Position Type:Faculty
Department:LSUAM COB - Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship and Information Systems (Edward Fisk Watson III (00001317))
Work Location:2200 BEC South Grad Pavilion
Pay Grade:
Job Description:
Job Summary:
Full Professor with tenure in the Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship and Information Systems (SDEIS) to play a leadership role in the growth and development of the department and the College of Business at LSU. The successful hire will be considered for the H. Norman Saurage, Jr./Community Coffee Chair of Entrepreneurship.
The position requires the Professor to teach entrepreneurship courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels and to conduct research and publish in top entrepreneurship and closely related journals. Involvement in the mentorship and instruction of PhD students is required, as is the ability to engage with the community in various outreach activities.
Job Responsibilities:
40% - Effectively teach graduate and undergraduate Entrepreneurship course(s).
40% - Conduct significant research in the field of entrepreneurship or closely related fields and publish the results in nationally recognized, top-tier academic journals.
20% - Provide service to the department, college, and university
Minimum Qualifications:
Education Level: Ph.D. in Management, Entrepreneurship, or closely related field
Years of Experience: 10+
Specific Experience: Excellent record of research productivity, teaching excellence, and outreach impact.
Preferred Qualifications:
Years of Experience: 20+
Job Competencies:
Teaching - Advanced
Research - Advanced
Outreach - Advanced
Additional Job Description:Special Instructions:Please provide a CV, letter of interest, and evidence of teaching excellence.
Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Ed Watson ([email protected]).
Posting Date:September 10, 2025
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [email protected]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
Skills Required
- Ph.D. in Management, Entrepreneurship, or closely related field
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated record of research productivity and publications in top-tier entrepreneurship or related journals
- Demonstrated teaching excellence, including evidence of effective graduate and undergraduate instruction
- Experience mentoring and instructing PhD students and engaging in community outreach
What We Do
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