Assistant Professor - Entrepreneurship

Assistant Professor - Entrepreneurship

Job Title

Assistant Professor - Entrepreneurship

Department

Entrepreneurship Department

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position,
education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-08-01

Job Description Summary

The Department of Entrepreneurship in the Farmer School of Business
at Miami University invite applications for an Assistant Professor
in Entrepreneurship (tenure track) to teach courses in
entrepreneurship; maintain an active research program and publish
in highly regarded management and entrepreneurship journals; advise
students; and provide service to the department, division and
University. Appointment begins Fall 2027.

Job Description

We seek an active scholar and passionate educator to publish in
top-tier management and entrepreneurship journals, teach
high-impact undergraduate courses, mentor students, and contribute
to our vibrant campus and regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The Department of Entrepreneurship combines top-tier academic
scholarship and rigorous empirical research with practice-based
learning across several core pillars: startup and venture capital,
social entrepreneurship and impact investing, corporate innovation,
technology commercialization, and entrepreneurial mindset.

Distinguishing Features:

• Scholarly Excellence: Our faculty regularly publish in

premier management and entrepreneurship journals, including AMJ,
AMR, SMJ, SEJ, Strategy Science, JBV, ETP, JOM, JBE, and
Organization Science.

• Experiential Focus: High touch, personalized learning

delivered by teacher-scholars with founder experience, and
practice-based learning embedded in every course and co-curricular
program.

• Broad Impact: Interdisciplinary curriculum engaging

students from every undergraduate major across campus, integrated
deeply with local and national ecosystem builders.

For more information, please visit the Department of Entrepreneurship
Webpage.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship or a closely related field by
date of appointment for appointment as Assistant Professor. ABDs
may apply, but all degree requirements must be completed by the
date of appointment (doctorate must be awarded by December 31,
2027, for appointment to the second year). Demonstrated commitment
to instructional excellence and evidence of high-quality
undergraduate teaching effectiveness.

Research Interests & Streams: We welcome scholars across
various research streams in entrepreneurship and innovation.
Consideration will be given to candidates with established research
record in one of the following areas:

• Social or environmental issues in entrepreneurship.
• The impact of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies

on venture creation.

• Entrepreneurial finance.
• Entrepreneurial ecosystems, economic development, or hybrid

organizations.

Consideration will be given to candidates with a promising research
pipeline targeted at leading management and entrepreneurship
journals, backed by a strong foundation in empirical research
(quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods).

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE: Inquiries may be directed
to Professor Hessam Sarooghi, Department Chair and Search Committee
Chair at saroogh@miamioh.edu.

Required Application Documents

Required Application Materials:

1. Cover Letter describing your interest in and qualifications for
the position

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Research Statement outlining current projects and target
journals

4. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness/Performance (if
available)

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquires may be directed to Professor Siddharth Vedula, search
committee chair at vedulas@miamioh.edu or Professor Hessam
Sarooghi, Department chair at saroogh@miamioh.edu.

Screening of applications will begin two weeks after posting and
continue until the position is filled.

Search committee members will also be present at the Academy of
Management conference to answer questions and connect with
interested applicants.

Please note: We will not be conducting interviews at AOM and it is
not required to speak with us at this conference to be considered
for the position.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke-
and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to
employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or
513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should
also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement

Miami University is a scholarly community
whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in
qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the
dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and
the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We
believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct.
We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and
combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the
acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University's mission and core values,
please visit the Mission and Core Values
webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer,
encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals
with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment,
discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or
older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, military status, national origin (ancestry),
pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster
parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its
application and admission processes, educational programs and
activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests
for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to
employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or
513-529-3560.

Clery Act

As part of the University's commitment to maintaining a healthy and
safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to
read Miami University's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html,
which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics,
and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to
prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and
alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This
report also contains information on programs and policies designed
to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating
violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this
website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students.
Written notification is also provided to prospective students and
employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety
Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department
at 513-529-2223.

Labor Law Posters for Applicants

Please visit our Labor Law Posters
webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law
information.

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