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Details

Posted: 12-Jul-25

Location: Smithfield, Rhode Island

Type: Full-time

Categories:

Business Administration

Entrepreneurship

Function:

Assistant Professor

Level:

None

Position:

Tenure Track or Tenured

Position Summary

Bryant University’s College of Business invites applications for a dynamic scholar/practitioner to help shape the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. Building on Bryant’s national reputation for innovation, the successful candidate will contribute to a forward-thinking Entrepreneurship program that integrates academic rigor with real-world, venture-creation experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching & Curriculum Development
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in entrepreneurship, innovation, and new-venture management.
• Develop new courses that incorporate the use of the Makerspace and cutting-edge methodologies, including:
• Design Thinking
• Rapid Prototyping
• Lean Startup Principles
• Artificial Intelligence Applications
• Faculty Liaison Duties
• Serve as the faculty liaison to the Center for Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking, housed within the Business, Entrepreneurship & Leadership Center (BELC).
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Makerspace & Design Thinking to integrate experiential learning into both curricular and co-curricular initiatives.
• Research
• Conduct and publish high-quality scholarly work in entrepreneurship or related fields in alignment with AACSB standards.
• Mentorship & Leadership
• Mentor students and faculty engaged in entrepreneurial ventures or research.
• Advise Bryant’s chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO).
• Provide strategic guidance for Makerspace and College of Business initiatives.
• Support student participation in business plan competitions, incubators, and venture accelerators.
• University Service
• Actively participate in departmental, college, and university-wide committees and initiatives.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration with departments such as Data Science, Health Sciences, and the Liberal Arts.

Qualifications

• Education
• Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution (ABD considered with completion by August 2026).
• Experience & Skills
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and an emerging or established research record.

About Bryant University

At Bryant University, our students discover a relentless drive to excel. They compete not only with each other but within themselves — building resilience, refining their talents, and accelerating their own success. Their ambition goes beyond personal achievement. This unstoppable Bulldog spirit drives them to lead with purpose, paving the way for others to follow in their footsteps. Bryant’s commitment to hands-on learning channels the passions of our students while also strengthening their abilities. Through real-world challenges, interdisciplinary learning, and the rigorous testing of ideas, Bryant students gain confidence by proving their potential. Our immersive, dynamic environment sharpens their problem-solving skills from every angle, equipping them with the insights and adaptability needed to navigate and excel in a complex world. Our legacy is measured by the leaders our students become. From the moment they walk through Bryant’s iconic archway, they join a community dedicated to nurturing their growth and determination — adding to our 160-year story of achievement. With a foundation built on integrity and a drive to shape tomorrow’s trailblazers, we celebrate both ...our history and the futures our students create. As polished professionals, they step forward to set new standards, drive change, and inspire others. We don’t just prepare students for the world ahead. We prepare them to lead it.

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