Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship
Position Title
Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship
Position Number
Job Category
University Faculty
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Location Code
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS-MANAGEMENT (02210D)
Department Name
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
Full time. $44,000 – $167,000/year. Benefits-eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, wellness programs, and tuition benefits. Benefit eligibility varies based on employee classification and appointment.
Loyola University Chicago is seeking a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship to Conduct and publish cutting-edge research on entrepreneurship especially social entrepreneurship; plan research to ensure IRB compliance, conduct research, submit and present research to academic conferences, submit and publish research papers in academic journals, serve as a reviewer in journals in the field of study; engage in impactful teaching in the areas of management, entrepreneurship, and social entrepreneurship within the undergraduate and graduate programs; prepare syllabi, deliver lectures and written content to students, grade student work, mentor and advise students; serve on departmental, school, university, and academic professional committees; participate in recruitment of new faculty, participate in evaluation and discussion of curriculum, review applications for employment, work with other faculty to make recommendations regarding department, school, and university procedures and policies, and share a strong commitment to and understanding of the University’s mission and values.
Qualifications
PhD degree in Entrepreneurship or related field plus 3 years of related experience. Will accept any level of experience in the following skills: Conduct scholarly research on social entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial action under conditions of marginalization, poverty, and displacement, with attention to Global South perspectives; Teach undergraduate management and entrepreneurship courses integrating social entrepreneurship and global social and environmental justice perspectives; Support curriculum in social venture creation, opportunity recognition in underserved communities, and inclusive entrepreneurship; Provide experiential entrepreneurship education through venture ideation and applied exercises addressing social challenges and socially oriented goals.
Physical Demands
None
Working Conditions
None
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
PhD degree in Entrepreneurship or related field plus 3 years of related experience. Will accept any level of experience in the following skills: Conduct scholarly research on social entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial action under conditions of marginalization, poverty, and displacement, with attention to Global South perspectives; Teach undergraduate management and entrepreneurship courses integrating social entrepreneurship and global social and environmental justice perspectives; Support curriculum in social venture creation, opportunity recognition in underserved communities, and inclusive entrepreneurship; Provide experiential entrepreneurship education through venture ideation and applied exercises addressing social challenges and socially oriented goals.
Open Date
07/01/2026
Close Date
Salary Range
$44,000 - $167,000
Additional Salary Information
This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please send resume to Sung Min at skim@luc.edu and reference job 100585.
LUC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity – including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment – is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees.
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here .
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy .
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35409
Job Number
100585
Organizational Location
PROVOST
Posting Details
Posting Detail
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/10/2026
Position End Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Teaching Statement
- Research Statement
- Writing Sample
- Scholarly Publications
- Teaching Evaluations
- Other Document
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Multi Media
- Resume
Supplemental Questions
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