Assistant/Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship

Position Type: Faculty Department: LSUAM COB - Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship and Information Systems (Edward Fisk Watson III (00001317)) Work Location: Business Education Rotunda Pay Grade: Academic Job Description:

Job Summary

The Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship & Information Systems invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Entrepreneurship at the Assistant / Associate Professor rank to begin in Fall 2027. The Associate Professor rank may come with tenure. Associate Professors and senior Assistant Professors are highly encouraged to apply. Senior applicants must have a strong research record and junior candidates must show promise for the development of a solid research agenda.

This position requires the Assistant/Associate Professor to teach entrepreneurship courses at the undergraduate and graduate-level and to conduct research and publish in top entrepreneurship and closely related journals. Job Responsibilities: 45% - Teach undergraduate and graduate-level Entrepreneurship courses. Normal teaching load is two courses or sections per semester for a total of four courses or sections per academic year. 45% - Engage in academic research and publish in academic journals. 10% - Provide service to the department, College, and university.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Ph.D./ DBA in Entrepreneurship, Management or related field; For Assistant Professor level, ABD candidates will be considered. Years of Experience: Assistant Professor: 0-5 years Associate Professor: 6+ years Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching or demonstrated potential for excellence. Job Competencies: Course Instruction - Proficient Research - Proficient Communication - Advanced Additional Job Description

Special Instructions

Please provide cover letter, CV, available teaching evaluations, and three professional references including name, title, phone number, and email address. A copy of your transcript may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire. Candidates are encouraged to apply by October 1, 2026, but applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis. The search committee hopes to begin interviewing candidates during the Fall 2026 semester. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Dr. Ed Watson, [email protected].

Skills Needed: Preferred Skills: Posting Date: August 28, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): February 17, 2027 Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions. HCM Contact Information: For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [email protected] .

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.