Assistant Teaching Professor & Manager of the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Position Information

WORKING TITLE: Assistant Teaching Professor & Manager of the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Teaching Assistant Professor
POSTING DATE: January 16, 2025
START DATE: August 25, 2025

Essential Job Functions

The Austin E. Cofrin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks applicants for the Manager of the newly established Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (IEI). The position carries the title of Assistant Teaching Professor. In coordination with the IEI Advisory Board and Department of Business Administration, the Manger will be responsible for actionizing high impact, experiential learning opportunities that expand student and community entrepreneurship across UW-Green Bay. Successful candidates will leverage coursework, programs, events, student competitions, and partnerships with TitletownTech, the Greater Green Bay Chamber, and other partners to engage learners from academic programs internal and external to the Cofrin School of Business, such as the Resch School of Engineering. Applicants must have significant professional experience in entrepreneurship.

What You'll Do

• Teach courses in Entrepreneurship, Small Business Management, and General Business, including courses such as Entrepreneurial Finance, Design Thinking and Business Model Development, and MVP and Product Development. 
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues and community partners on high impact student experiences, such as student competitions related to entrepreneurship and innovation. Building and leveraging relationships with successful leaders from the start-up community to enhance the student learning experience is required.
• Perform intellectual activities, service, and professional engagement consistent with the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business expectations for a Teaching Professor.
• Mentor students to increase professional development, career advancement, and engagement in experiential learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom (e.g., student organizations, fieldtrips, etc.,). 
• Contribute to the ongoing programmatic development of the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business and participate fully in AACSB accreditation efforts.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Business or related discipline, at time of application
• Evidence of a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching
• 5 years of relevant professional experience in business creation or intrapreneurship
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual, preferably in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or Oneida
• Entrepreneurial experience in the Northeast Wisconsin area

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace.  The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to display a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship and a commitment to undergraduate education. The candidate should also possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with a diverse array of students and colleagues.

Conditions of Appointment

The home campus of this position is Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to teach a course or work at the  Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus, based on operational needs. 

Position is a full-time, 9-month academic year, Instructional Academic Staff appointment. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation and Benefits

SALARY INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

BENEFIT DETAILS

The UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. This includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The UW System also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure
• Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Quick Guide 
• Total Compensation Estimator

Apply

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:
External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
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STEP 2: From "Search Jobs" screen:

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• Select "Assistant Teaching Professor & Manager of the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation"
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STEP 3: Submit application materials:

Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume

You must select "Submit" to forward your application materials to the search committee.

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Delaney Goriup
Phone: (920) 465-2578
Email: goriupd@uwgb.edu

Application Deadline

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, February 16, 2025.