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Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation F00366
- New York, United States
- Faculty Part Time
- $90,000-$100,000 annually
Job Summary: Mercy University invites applications for a full-time, multi-year, non-tenure-track faculty position in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 24 credits per academic year and to provide leadership for the University’s Entrepreneurship Program and adult learner–focused initiatives. Leadership responsibilities may be supported through course release and/or additional compensation, consistent with university policy.
This position emphasizes practice-based teaching, curriculum development, program coordination, and student engagement, with attention to emerging technologies and contemporary tools used in entrepreneurial and business contexts at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The role supports Mercy University’s mission by serving diverse and underserved student populations, including adult learners.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate entrepreneurship, innovation, and business courses, including offerings designed for adult learners; and be able/willing to provide leadership and coordination thereof.
- Teach in-person during the day and evenings, as required, across multiple campuses (DF/MT/BX), and teach online in both asynchronous and synchronous formats.
- Support the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies and digital tools into entrepreneurship and business curricula, as appropriate.
- Develop and revise courses that reflect current trends in entrepreneurship and innovation, including digital business models, technology-enabled ventures, and ethical innovation.
- Employ experiential, project-based, and technology-enhanced teaching methods, such as simulations, applied projects, industry partnerships, and real-world case studies.
- Advise and mentor students interested in entrepreneurship and innovation, supporting academic progress, professional development, and venture exploration.
- Support student participation in incubators, accelerators, innovation challenges, and business plan competitions, as appropriate.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff across disciplines to promote interdisciplinary learning and applied innovation.
- Develop and maintain relationships with employers, entrepreneurs, and community partners to enhance experiential learning and career pathways.
- Engage in School and University service, including committee participation, assessment activities, and program planning related to entrepreneurship education.
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Academic and/or professional background in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Innovation, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated effectiveness or strong potential in undergraduate and adult learner teaching, particularly using experiential and student-centered approaches.
- Familiarity with digital tools and emerging technologies commonly used in entrepreneurial and business settings.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and mentoring skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with curriculum development and program coordination strongly preferred.
Education Requirements:
- Graduate degree in Business or a closely related field required.
- PhD or DBA in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, or a closely related field preferred; ABD candidates may also be considered.
- Professional experience related to entrepreneurship, innovation, or business practice required.
- Scholarship expectations are teaching- and practice-focused.
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About Mercy
Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.
Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.
Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.
Benefits Eligible:
Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
EEO Statement
Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839, Option 6 or via email at HR@mercy.edu.
The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.
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