Washington State University
Director of the Carson College of Business Center for Entrepreneurship
Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, us, 99164
Overview
Director of the Carson College of Business Center for Entrepreneurship. This is a full-time, 9-month, fixed-term, non-tenure track faculty position at the Pullman campus. Appointment rank will be at Career-Track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, based on qualifications. The position carries a renewable 3-year term with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2026.
Responsibilities The successful candidate will support and grow the Center for Entrepreneurship through teaching and service, lead efforts to advance the Center\'s mission, collaborate with entrepreneurship faculty, and contribute to the growth and visibility of entrepreneurial initiatives across the university.
Teaching (40%)
Teach undergraduate courses in Entrepreneurship or Management.
Service (60%)
Strategic Leadership, Financial Support Generation, Program Management and Administration of the Center for Entrepreneurship.
Collaborate with industry stakeholders to maintain and enhance the program\'s visibility and reputation.
Develop and execute a plan for financial sustainability. Raise external funding for the Center including endowments, donations, sponsorships and grants.
Plan and execute events including but not limited to The Business Plan Competition in conjunction with the department administrative assistant and college event planner.
Hire, supervise and develop staff.
Manage budget planning and review. Train students for relevant regional and national entrepreneurship competitions and attend with them to enhance the Center for Entrepreneurship\'s visibility and reputation.
Compile annual reports, including the Princeton Review Survey of Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Programs tracking the impact of the WSU Center for Entrepreneurship on the university.
About Washington State University Founded in 1890, WSU is Washington state\'s land-grant institution and is ranked as having \'very high research activity\' (R1) by the Carnegie Foundation. WSU has an enrollment of over 25,000 students and approximately 7,232 faculty and staff across multiple campuses and online. The business curricula at all campuses are accredited as one curriculum by the AACSB. WSU is a land-grant institution committed to high-quality, accessible education. Information about the core values and strategic plan can be found on the WSU System Strategic Plan website. See the College Tour video for more on the campus.
About Carson College of Business and Center for Entrepreneurship Overview: The CfE opens the world of entrepreneurial opportunities to students and promotes engagement, scholarship, and dialogue across the university. The CfE contributes to national rankings in 2025. The college supports a welcoming and inclusive community with mentoring at various ranks and regular opportunities for interaction and development.
About Pullman, Washington Pullman is a town in southeastern Washington state in the Palouse region, with a variety of outdoor activities and a reasonable cost of living. The area hosts several regional employers and educational opportunities.
Qualifications Required Qualifications for all Ranks (Career-Track):
Earned Master\'s degree or Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship or Management or closely aligned field from a nationally or internationally recognized university.
Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with industry partners, alumni, and donors and provide stewardship to those stakeholders.
Evidence of success or potential in teaching entrepreneurship or management classes at undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
Experience working collaboratively and contributing to a collegial department atmosphere.
Required Qualifications for Associate Professor (Career-Track):
Six years of experience as an Assistant Career-Track faculty or equivalent is required to be considered as an Associate Professor (Career-Track).
Record of teaching, research, and service consistent with the college\'s Promotion and Tenure Guidelines.
Required Qualifications for Full Professor (Career-Track):
Six years of experience as an Associate Career-Track faculty or equivalent is required to be considered as a Full Professor (Career-Track).
Record of teaching, research, and service consistent with the college\'s Promotion and Tenure Guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications for all Ranks:
Experience in developing academic programs and fostering student engagement.
Relevant industry experience in entrepreneurship.
Application Procedures Application materials should be submitted online no later than 01/12/2026. Please provide:
Cover letter addressing each qualification criterion
Curriculum vitae
Teaching statement including recent teaching evaluations
Names and contact information of three references
External candidates: upload documents in the Application Document section
Current WSU Employees: upload documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. PDFs are encouraged.
Background Check and Compliance This position requires a background check due to aspects of the role. A background check will be completed after initial qualification determination.
Additional Information This is a full-time, fixed-term, career-track position. Time Type: Full time. This position is exempt from overtime.
Salary is commensurate with experience. See the posted salary ranges for Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels.
Equal opportunity statement and nondiscrimination notices apply. See necessary disclosures in the original posting for details.
To apply, visit the official career site.
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Responsibilities The successful candidate will support and grow the Center for Entrepreneurship through teaching and service, lead efforts to advance the Center\'s mission, collaborate with entrepreneurship faculty, and contribute to the growth and visibility of entrepreneurial initiatives across the university.
Teaching (40%)
Teach undergraduate courses in Entrepreneurship or Management.
Service (60%)
Strategic Leadership, Financial Support Generation, Program Management and Administration of the Center for Entrepreneurship.
Collaborate with industry stakeholders to maintain and enhance the program\'s visibility and reputation.
Develop and execute a plan for financial sustainability. Raise external funding for the Center including endowments, donations, sponsorships and grants.
Plan and execute events including but not limited to The Business Plan Competition in conjunction with the department administrative assistant and college event planner.
Hire, supervise and develop staff.
Manage budget planning and review. Train students for relevant regional and national entrepreneurship competitions and attend with them to enhance the Center for Entrepreneurship\'s visibility and reputation.
Compile annual reports, including the Princeton Review Survey of Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Programs tracking the impact of the WSU Center for Entrepreneurship on the university.
About Washington State University Founded in 1890, WSU is Washington state\'s land-grant institution and is ranked as having \'very high research activity\' (R1) by the Carnegie Foundation. WSU has an enrollment of over 25,000 students and approximately 7,232 faculty and staff across multiple campuses and online. The business curricula at all campuses are accredited as one curriculum by the AACSB. WSU is a land-grant institution committed to high-quality, accessible education. Information about the core values and strategic plan can be found on the WSU System Strategic Plan website. See the College Tour video for more on the campus.
About Carson College of Business and Center for Entrepreneurship Overview: The CfE opens the world of entrepreneurial opportunities to students and promotes engagement, scholarship, and dialogue across the university. The CfE contributes to national rankings in 2025. The college supports a welcoming and inclusive community with mentoring at various ranks and regular opportunities for interaction and development.
About Pullman, Washington Pullman is a town in southeastern Washington state in the Palouse region, with a variety of outdoor activities and a reasonable cost of living. The area hosts several regional employers and educational opportunities.
Qualifications Required Qualifications for all Ranks (Career-Track):
Earned Master\'s degree or Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship or Management or closely aligned field from a nationally or internationally recognized university.
Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with industry partners, alumni, and donors and provide stewardship to those stakeholders.
Evidence of success or potential in teaching entrepreneurship or management classes at undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
Experience working collaboratively and contributing to a collegial department atmosphere.
Required Qualifications for Associate Professor (Career-Track):
Six years of experience as an Assistant Career-Track faculty or equivalent is required to be considered as an Associate Professor (Career-Track).
Record of teaching, research, and service consistent with the college\'s Promotion and Tenure Guidelines.
Required Qualifications for Full Professor (Career-Track):
Six years of experience as an Associate Career-Track faculty or equivalent is required to be considered as a Full Professor (Career-Track).
Record of teaching, research, and service consistent with the college\'s Promotion and Tenure Guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications for all Ranks:
Experience in developing academic programs and fostering student engagement.
Relevant industry experience in entrepreneurship.
Application Procedures Application materials should be submitted online no later than 01/12/2026. Please provide:
Cover letter addressing each qualification criterion
Curriculum vitae
Teaching statement including recent teaching evaluations
Names and contact information of three references
External candidates: upload documents in the Application Document section
Current WSU Employees: upload documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. PDFs are encouraged.
Background Check and Compliance This position requires a background check due to aspects of the role. A background check will be completed after initial qualification determination.
Additional Information This is a full-time, fixed-term, career-track position. Time Type: Full time. This position is exempt from overtime.
Salary is commensurate with experience. See the posted salary ranges for Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels.
Equal opportunity statement and nondiscrimination notices apply. See necessary disclosures in the original posting for details.
To apply, visit the official career site.
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