Job Title:

 Faculty Non-Tenure Track-9 Mo

Physical Location:

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

 

Basic Function:

 

The Department of Marketing & Entrepreneurship at Kent State University invites applications for a Faculty Non-tenure track (NTT) lecturer or assistant professor position in the instructional track beginning August 14, 2025. This is a continuous, renewable position with a primary emphasis on teaching. The faculty member in this position is expected to maintain currency in the field through scholarship, professional development or other qualifying professional activities.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

 

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

 The successful candidate will teach undergraduate level courses based on departmental needs, with a primary focus on entrepreneurship (e.g. Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurial Tools and New Venture Creation) and management (e.g. Exploring Business). The candidate may be required to deliver courses in-person or online. 

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s in management (with a concentration in entrepreneurship, strategic management, international business, human resource management, or organizational behavior) or a related field. For candidates with a master's degree, an appointment is at the rank of NTT Lecturer.

Preference will be given to candidates with entrepreneurial experience.

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Doctoral degree in management (with a concentration in entrepreneurship, strategic management, international business, human resource management, or organizational behavior) or a related field.

For candidates with a doctoral degree, an appointment is at the rank of NTT Assistant Professor.

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in teaching entrepreneurship and management courses.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

 Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Working Schedule:

 

Additional Information:

To apply: Please complete an online application and submit a cover letter, vita, teaching statement, evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will be ongoing and continue until the position is filled.  To receive full consideration, applications should be submitted by April 10, 2025.

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.