About this role
Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship
Summary Taylor University invites applications and nominations for a distinguished candidate to serve in the Department of Business with a focus in Entrepreneurship. This professor of practice faculty position is anticipated to begin August 2027. Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Mission and Commitment Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ’s redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need. As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ’s love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we’re doing Life Together.
Duties and Responsibilities In collaboration with the Chair of the Business Department, the successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight for academic programs related to innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development. This position carries a full-time teaching load of 24 credit hours per academic year, including a range of introductory and advanced innovation and entrepreneurship courses. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, student success, and ongoing professional and scholarly engagement. Responsibilities also include standard faculty duties such as advising, committee service, faculty governance responsibilities, and chapel attendance. In addition, this position will be responsible for implementation and oversight of Lilly Endowment Indiana Youth Programs on Campus IMPACT Innovation & Entrepreneurship Camps grant.
Typical Qualifications Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Entrepreneurship or a closely related field is preferred, alongside relevant professional industry experience and credentials. A demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching is required; prior university teaching, online course delivery, and/or postdoctoral experience are highly desirable. Candidates must possess an active, personal Christian faith and demonstrate strong alignment with Taylor University’s educational mission and evangelical Christian orientation.
Supplemental Information The Business Department consists of 10 full-time faculty members and is an ACBSP accredited program focused on preparing students for Kingdom Impact in business. The department offers majors in accounting, entrepreneurship and economic development, finance, management, marketing, and sport management, and both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. There are approximately 500 students enrolled, making business the largest major group on campus. All business majors have a practicum requirement, and the curriculum includes project and experiential learning components. The faculty enjoy a strong collegial relationship and smaller classes that encourage student mentoring and discipleship.