Job description

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: Tenure Track – 30 days

Department: 22R000 – College of Business

Division: 2R0000 – Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time – 01

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Jim Blair

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The College of Business at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for Academic Year 2026-27. Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. or D.B.A in Management, with a specific teaching and research focus in Entrepreneurship, from an AACSB International accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered with evidence of a scheduled doctoral defense that occurs no later than May prior to a Fall appointment. The position begins August 2026.

The position serves the Management program. The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate courses in a standard course load in Entrepreneurship and, where needed, in other Management-related subfields. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in building the Entrepreneurship program, which will require establishing relationships with companies. The position also requires research in Entrepreneurship and Management in peer-reviewed journals consistent with College of Business requirements for Scholarly Academics. Leadership will be demonstrated through active, effective engagement in several of the following areas: service to the profession, the University, the College, the Program, and the business community consistent with EKU’s mission; advising students; leading student organizations; developing corporate alliances; assisting with special on- and off-campus events; coordinating internships; and promoting the Entrepreneurship minor.

The University places a high priority on being leaders in the responsible use of artificial intelligence and in building such capacity in our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of artificial intelligence pertinent to the discipline and/or a willingness to pursue professional development to acquire such expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: This position requires a Ph.D. or D.B.A in Management, with a specific teaching and research focus in Entrepreneurship, from an AACSB International accredited institution. ABD applicants may be considered with evidence of a scheduled doctoral defense that occurs no later than May prior to a Fall appointment.

Experience:

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 10% – Utilize effective teaching methods, innovative teaching techniques, and teaching modalities, and multiple evaluation and assessment procedures as a means to help meet the needs of EKU students. – (Essential)
• 10% – Demonstrate the ability to teach, develop, and implement courses related to one’s curricular area. – (Essential)
• 20% – Develop and maintain an active research agenda. – (Essential)
• 5% – Keep up to date with one’s field and curricular areas by reading and reviewing current scholarly or creative works and by attending conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, and faculty development activities. – (Essential)
• 5% – Advise students in fulfilling program, departmental, college, and university committee assignments. – (Essential)
• 5% – Demonstrate the willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of EKU, its academic units, and its campus community. – (Essential)
• 5% – Demonstrate respect for and support EKU’s student population. – (Essential)
• 40% – Maintain a standard teaching load, teaching courses as assigned at the times and in the locations necessary to meet the needs of EKU students. – (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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