Instructor of Entrepreneurship
Posting Number: FAC00015PO26
Advertised Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Location of Vacancy: USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Tenure Information: Professional Track
About University of South Carolina:
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service – helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Advertised Job Summary:
Instructor of Entrepreneurship
University of South Carolina Upstate
FAC00015PO26
Spartanburg, SC
Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg campus.
The Department of Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Supply Chain {MEMS) in the George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics {JCBE) invites qualified candidates to submit applications for the 9-month position: Instructor of Entrepreneurship. The Instructor of Entrepreneurship will teach courses (typically three per semester) in Entrepreneurship and Management. Optional teaching and service opportunities are available in the summer. This position will serve as the Director for the Center of Entrepreneurship and Innovation to include, but not limited to, organizing relevant student activities, mentoring student clubs, leading the Johnson Innovation Speaker Series, and serving as faculty liaison to Start:ME. The instructor is also expected to perform relevant service to the college, university and community.
The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university and a senior institution of the University of South Carolina. U.S. News and World Report ranks USC Upstate No. 2 among Top Public Regional Colleges and No. 1 in South Carolina. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of more than 5,000 students and employs approximately 800 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. The strong international presence in the region is likewise evident among the faculty and students, who come from more than 25 countries. The university offers 50 degree programs and its graduates provide a talent pipeline to Upstate schools, businesses and health care facilities. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool of faculty, staff, and administrators. We are an EOE/AA employer.
The AACSB accredited Johnson College of Business and Economics currently awards a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with majors in Accounting, Economics/Finance, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Management, Marketing, and a Master of Science in Business Analytics. The College also offers minors in Business Administration, Business and Entrepreneurship, and Economics as well as a dual program with Landshut University in Germany. The Johnson College is located in a state-of-the-art 60,000 sq. ft. facility in downtown Spartanburg. The College of Business and Economics has approximately 600 undergraduate students from 18 states and 11 countries. For more information, visit https://www.uscupstate.edu/jcbe.
Required Education and Experience:
Masters degree or higher in Entrepreneurship, Business, or related field. Five years experience as an entrepreneur or working in the entrepreneurial/business development ecosystem. A successful background check is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
College level teaching experience in multiple modalities. Experience with community-based entrepreneurial support organizations.
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant:
To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the online application and attach any materials that are marked as required. Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded under “Other Supporting Documents. Applicants should have three confidential letters of recommendation that are signed, dated, and on official letterhead, sent directly to the Chair of the Search Committee (contact information is below). Should the applicant be invited to interview, additional materials may be requested by the department. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. If selected, official transcripts will be required before the hire date, as well as the successful completion of a background check.
Dr. Jeffrey Stinson, Dean
Johnson College of Business & Economics
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29306
Email: JS257@uscupstate.edu
To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/202101
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