Job Description

The Davis School of Business at
Colorado Mesa University is seeking candidates for the rank of Assistant
Professor of Entrepreneurship. Candidates
may come from diverse backgrounds, with a range of experiences, achievements,
and leadership roles, either within or outside academia. Academic candidates
should possess a terminal degree relevant to their discipline, while
non-academic candidates should have significant industry, business, or
corporate experience relevant to the teaching area. The position is full-time,
tenure-track starting August 2025. As a
member of the Davis School of Business, you will be expected to teach
undergraduate and graduate courses primarily in Entrepreneurship.

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) is
a state-funded institution that emphasizes quality teaching and research,
having embraced the teacher-scholar model. The standard
teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester; courses are delivered on-campus,
online, and in hybrid format, though our main focus is on in-person learning on
a dynamic residential campus. Interest in working with the MBA program and MBA
students is desirable. In addition to
teaching, scholarship within your discipline is expected along with advising
students and service at the school and university level.

CMU is a modern campus nestled in
the Grand Valley in beautiful western Colorado, home of Colorado's wine and
fruit country (including the famous Palisade peaches), with close access to
some of the best outdoor activities in the region including skiing, hiking,
biking, fishing, river rafting and kayaking, and many other outdoor
activities. CMU, Grand Junction, and the Grand Valley offer a great
environment for quality of life and work/life balance.

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

• For academic candidates, a terminal degree (PhD or DBA) in Entrepreneurship, or related discipline with significant coursework (at least 18 graduate credit hours) in Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management; ABD with a dissertation defense date and completion of all degree requirements on or before August 2025 will be considered.
• For non-academic candidates, a Master's degree in Entrepreneurship or closely related field with significant work experience will also be considered at a negotiable rank.
• Demonstrated potential for exceptional teaching performance.
• Commitment to best practices in instruction, student advising/mentoring, and curriculum development.
• Demonstrated dedication to advancing a research agenda and producing scholarly work relevant to entrepreneurship.
• Demonstrated potential for active involvement in institutional, community, and/or professional activities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching college-level Entrepreneurship courses beyond student teaching.
• Five plus years of business industry experience is strongly preferred given our hands-on, application-oriented approach in the classroom.
• Experience managing or consulting for business start-ups, an entrepreneurship center, business incubator, and/or similar organization.

Salary: $90,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!

Department: Colorado Mesa University

Employment Type: Tenure- Track Faculty

HOW TO APPLY

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 10/27/2024.

How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

• Cover letter describing qualifications and experience as they relate to the specific requirements, responsibilities, and preferences of this position.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. If transcripts and credentials are foreign this must be submitted in English)
• Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for.Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor.Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.

Direct Inquiries Contact: Georgann Jouflas, gjouflas@coloradomesa.edu

ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY

Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus located in Grand Junction. As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings. Founded in 1925, it's a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.

At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they'll encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.

The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you won't have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and rafting. In addition to a mountain resort that's less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado's best kept secrets.

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.

 

Colorado Mesa University

Attn: Human Resources Office

1100 North Avenue

Grand Junction, CO 81501

970.248.1820

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