Texas Woman's University · 21 hours ago
Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship - College of Business Management & Marketing (12006)
Denton, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveTexas Woman's University is seeking a distinguished scholar for the inaugural Merrilee Alexander Kick Endowed Professor of Entrepreneurship position. This role will anchor the College's growing entrepreneurship portfolio by producing leading-edge scholarship, mentoring faculty and students, and forging research partnerships across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Higher Education
Hiring Manager
Lisa D. Taylor, SPHR
Responsibilities
Maintain a distinguished research agenda with publications in top-tier entrepreneurship and management journals (FT-50, ABS 4• or ABDC-A and A•)
Exceed AACSB "Scholarly Academic (SA)" criteria through high-impact publications and ongoing research initiatives
Develop a forward-looking research portfolio that advances entrepreneurship theory and practice
Pursue opportunities for external grants, foundation funding, or corporate gifts to enhance the entrepreneurship ecosystem, supporting The Merrilee Alexander Kick Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Lead collaborative research initiatives with scholars across the DFW metroplex and beyond
Teach courses in undergraduate or MBA programs in various modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, or online) with a focus on entrepreneurship topics
Deliver core entrepreneurship courses
Mentor and co-author with junior faculty in research design, data analytics, and manuscript development
Supervise student research projects and provide guidance on entrepreneurial ventures
Develop innovative pedagogical approaches that inspire and prepare the next generation of entrepreneurs
Act as an ambassador for the College at academic conferences, policy forums, and corporate entrepreneurship events
Foster connections between the university and the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in the DFW metroplex
Contribute to the strategic direction of the College's entrepreneurship programs and initiatives
Participate in College and University committees and governance activities as appropriate
Qualification
Required
PhD in Entrepreneurship, Management, or closely related field
Record of scholarship meriting tenure at the Associate or Full Professor level
Outstanding publication record in top-tier journals with a clear and active research pipeline
Excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching across multiple instructional modalities
Demonstrated commitment to advancing entrepreneurship education and research
Preferred
Experience supervising PhD dissertations, post-doctoral fellows, or other faculty development roles
Methodological expertise in longitudinal or panel data (e.g., STATA, Python, R) or another cutting-edge methodological approach
Benefits
Annual research stipend from endowment funds
Company
Texas Woman's University
Educating women since 1901. Co-ed since 1994. At Texas Woman's University, we are pioneers in healthcare, business, education & liberal arts.
Founded in 1901
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chad E. Smith
Co-Founder, Texas Woman's University Future Classroom Lab (TWUFCL)
Beth Yelverton Whitley
Director of Honors Student Success and Partnerships, Honors Programs
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