Posted: Nov 20, 2024
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship

College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University - Collegeville, MN
Full-time
Salary: Annually
Application Deadline: N/A
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Position Summary

The Entrepreneurship program at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) one-year faculty member of Entrepreneurship. This position will play a pivotal role in shaping the entrepreneurial education of our students and will contribute significantly to our growing academic offerings in the minor program.

DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
This position offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a dynamic and expanding academic program committed to fostering entrepreneurial talent and innovation. Our E-Scholars program, established in 2004, has been recognized as a Program of Excellence by the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Additionally, in the fall of 2024, we launched an Entrepreneurship Minor, which we expect to expand significantly in the coming years.

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB), a liberal arts college for women, and Saint John's University (SJU), a liberal arts college for men, are located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes. The campuses are minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some CSB/SJU faculty and staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities.
  
CSB/SJU are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice. The schools are dedicated to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. Students, staff and faculty from many diverse belief systems and backgrounds collectively bring a rich dimension to the academic, cultural, and religious experience at CSB/SJU. We welcome faculty who devote themselves with passion and integrity to their disciplines and to a transformative education of their students. Please view our brochure regarding Higher Education in the Catholic and Benedictine Tradition.
  
With a total enrollment of approximately 2,900 students, faculty members develop relationships with students in small classroom settings and have opportunities to work closely with students on research projects, experiential learning experiences, and study abroad programs. Recent initiatives to create a dynamic general education curriculum and to develop plans for a new teaching and learning center demonstrate strong institutional support for faculty development.

Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.

Responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible for teaching three 4-credit courses per semester plus student advising
 

  1. Teaching (The candidate may be asked to teach any of the following courses):
    • Foundations of Entrepreneurship (ENTR 201): Introduce students to the fundamental principles of entrepreneurship, including opportunity recognition, business planning, and venture creation.
    • Applied Entrepreneurship (ENTR 304): Facilitate practical, hands-on learning experiences where students apply entrepreneurial concepts to real-world scenarios.
    • Topics in Entrepreneurship (ENTR 101): Deliver a variety of dynamic courses covering a range of entrepreneurial topics, such as finance, storytelling, and improvisation.
    • Entrepreneurship Practicum (ENTR 394): Guide students through the practical aspects of launching and managing a new venture.
    • Entrepreneur Scholars Program (ENTR 301,302,303): Teach and mentor students in our distinguished E-Scholars program, which requires them to launch a venture before graduation.
    • Courses in the Department of Strategic Communication:  Depending on the demand for ENTR courses, the candidate should be prepared to teach courses in marketing, advertising, and branding.  
  2. Curriculum Development:
    • Contribute to the development and enhancement of the Entrepreneurship minor and its core courses (ENTR 201, ENTR 304, and ENTR 394).
    • Innovate and refine course content to ensure alignment with industry trends and student needs.
  3. Student Mentorship:
    • Provide academic and entrepreneurial mentorship to students in the Entrepreneurship Minor and the E-Scholars program, supporting their journey from idea conception to successful venture launch.         
    • Possible domestic and international travel with the E-Scholars.
  4. Community Engagement:
    • Engage with the local and broader entrepreneurial community to enhance the program’s visibility and provide students with networking and experiential learning opportunities 

Qualifications

Required:

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience in entrepreneurship, including practical experience in launching and managing ventures.
  • Evidence of the ability to be an effective teacher at the undergraduate level.
  • Strong commitment to student mentorship and ability to inspire and guide students in entrepreneurial endeavors.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills. 
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred:

  • Proven track record in curriculum development at the undergraduate level.
  • Willingness to organize and guide domestic and international business trips with undergraduate entrepreneurship students.        
  • Experience in teaching or facilitating Creative Problem Solving, Lateral Thinking, Design Thinking.  
  • Innovative approach to teaching and program development.

To Apply

Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply" above. Applicants are asked to provide the following materials:

  1. A letter of application which addresses how the applicant's education, teaching interests, and teaching and/or work experience meet the position qualifications.
  2. Curriculum vitae.
  3. A statement of teaching philosophy, including how you will integrate diversity and support inclusion for all students in the classroom and use innovative/active-learning pedagogies.
  4. Unofficial copies of transcripts; official copy required upon hire.
  5. Names and contact information of three references.
  6. [OPTIONAL] Evidence of teaching effectiveness, for example: student course surveys, examples of learning outcomes, peer or student testimonials, or other materials.

 
If you require an accommodation to participate in the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-5500 or [email protected].

It is the policy of CSB and SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.