The Department of Marketing, Strategy, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship (MSLE) in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University invites applications for a full-time, fiscal year (12-month), term appointment as a lecturer in entrepreneurship at the Utah State University, Uintah Basin Campus located in Vernal, Utah. The successful candidate will play a key role in growing entrepreneurship programs, with a particular focus on expanding opportunities in the Uintah Basin. This individual will also support the Bingham Entrepreneurship Center in enhancing entrepreneurial education and community engagement across Utah State University campuses.

The search committee will begin considering applications on January 15, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be submitted as soon as possible. It is anticipated the successful candidate will begin their appointment on July 15, 2025.

The Lecturer will primarily teach courses in entrepreneurship, with potential teaching assignments in marketing, leadership, or strategy, depending on departmental needs. The standard teaching load for this position is 12 credits per semester (fall, spring, and summer), totaling 36 credits annually. However, the teaching load may be adjusted to facilitate active engagement in a range of entrepreneurship initiatives, including significant student mentoring, overseeing the Bingham Entrepreneurship Center, and participating in community outreach efforts.

In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will provide:

• Mentorship & Student Support: Provide mentorship to student entrepreneurs by offering guidance on business development, reviewing business plans, and helping students connect with industry professionals and investors.
• Program Leadership: Lead and expand the activities of the Bingham Entrepreneurship Center and build relationships with local businesses to strengthen the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Experiential Learning: Organize and lead experiential learning opportunities such as workshops, pitch competitions, and hackathons. Facilitate student participation in regional and national entrepreneurship competitions.
• Community Engagement: Develop partnerships with local businesses and organizations to create opportunities for student internships, externships, and consulting projects. Foster a network of business contacts to support entrepreneurial growth in the community.
• Student Club Advising: Advise student-led entrepreneurship clubs, organizing events that promote innovation and leadership.
• Statewide Engagement: Participate in statewide entrepreneurship initiatives, ensuring that students in the Uintah Basin have access to resources and opportunities provided by the Center for Entrepreneurship in the Huntsman School of Business.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A PhD or master’s degree in business or a related field, with a background in entrepreneurship. University-level teaching experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Experience as a mentor, advisor, and role model to students.
• Leadership experience in a startup, small business, or rapidly growing company.
• Experience creating new products, services, or company divisions.
• A strong commitment to working with students and the community on entrepreneurship initiatives.
• A strong commitment to engage in student case competitions, club involvement and advising, student mentorship, and student placement.
• A strong commitment to stay current and professionally qualified in the field.
• Experience teaching in a university setting.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

The Department of Marketing, Strategy, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship (MSLE) is part of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. The MSLE department offers a variety of programs, including the Master of Business Administration (MBA). The department is also home to the Center for Entrepreneurship, ProSales, the Covey Leadership Center, and the Utah Women and Leadership Project. Strong candidates for this position will have a passion for advancing the mission and values of the Huntsman School. For more information, please visit: www.huntsman.usu.edu

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

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U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

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