Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship, School of Management The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship, School of Management. Position Details Location Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States Division Entrepreneurship Position Type Faculty Employment Status Full Time Grant Funded No Pay Grade Generic Grade Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship, School of Management. A candidate needs to submit application materials through the University of Southern Mississippi website at https://jobs.usm.edu to be considered for the position. Please direct all questions to Dr. Robert Overstreet (Robert.Overstreet@usm.edu), Director, School of Management. Job Summary The School of Management in the College of Business and Economic Development at the University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship to begin in August 2025. This position is focused on teaching, mentoring, and engaging with the entrepreneurial community. We seek a dynamic individual with significant professional experience in entrepreneurship or related fields to prepare students for success in launching and managing innovative ventures. Primary Duties and Responsibilities + Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in entrepreneurship, innovation, and related subjects. + Design and deliver experiential learning opportunities, including startup simulations, case studies, and business plan competitions. + Foster relationships with the local and regional entrepreneurial ecosystem, including startups, investors, and small business support organizations. + Collaborate with faculty to integrate entrepreneurship into interdisciplinary programs across the university. + Support and participate in college events, such as the Inspired Leaders Series, pitch competitions, and community engaged initiatives. + Contribute to curriculum development to ensure relevance and alignment with industry trends. + Maintain active engagement in professional development and networking within the entrepreneurship community. + Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications + Candidates should have a master's degree in business, entrepreneurship, or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution, have at least 18 graduate hours in management or entrepreneurship, and have teaching interests in Entrepreneurship, Management, and related areas. + Candidates should have significant professional experience in entrepreneurship, small business management, innovation management, venture capital, or startup development and strong connections to entrepreneurial ecosystems, with a track record of fostering innovation and collaboration. + Candidates must have teaching experiences and be able to support our teaching needs in our undergraduate and graduate programs. + Candidates must be eligible for employment in the United States. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities + Demonstrated successful teaching ability is required. Preferred Qualifications Preferred candidates will have: + Experience in developing and teaching experiential and applied learning courses. + Prior academic teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level. + Proven ability to secure funding for entrepreneurial initiatives or educational programs. About The University of Southern Mississippi Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions. Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others. We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.