Assistant Professor in Residence

School of Business, University of Connecticut

Assistant Professor In-Residence

Management & Entrepreneurship Department, Storrs Campus

 

The School of Business at the University of Connecticut invites applications for a non-tenure track position at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor In-Residence, with primary responsibilities in teaching, service, and outreach at the University’s Storrs campus in the area of entrepreneurship to begin in Fall 2026.

The successful candidate will be expected to share a deep commitment to effective instruction primarily at the undergraduate level, to the development of innovative courses, and to the mentoring of students in their professional development. Duties include a university-standard in-residence teaching load of 21 credits (equal to 70% of workload) per academic year, some of which may be assigned at a regional campus. In addition, individuals will be expected to contribute to scholarship (10% of workload) and service/outreach (20% of workload) targeted at the professional community to maintain faculty qualifications under AACSB guidelines. Successful candidates will also be expected to broaden participation among members of underrepresented groups; demonstrate, through their activities, the richness of diversity in the learning experience; integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods; and contribute to the development of pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned Ph.D. in Management or related field, with dissertation defended by August 23, 2026.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise students in learning projects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned a PhD from an AACSB-accredited institution.
• Experience in the field of entrepreneurship.
• Experience teaching undergraduate and MBA courses in entrepreneurship.
• A demonstrated publication record or evidence of a promising publication pipeline.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and collegiality.
• Proven ability to contribute to departmental excellence through teaching, service and outreach, and/or research.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, nine-month, end-date non-tenure track position with the possibility of annual reappointment, contingent upon positive annual reviews and program funding, and may lead to a multi-year appointment. The anticipated start date is August 23, 2026. The successful candidates’ primary academic appointment will be at the University’s Storrs campus, with the possibility of assignment at the University’s regional campuses. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online to UConn Jobs at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499306.

Along with your application, please submit the following additional materials:

• Cover letter;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Teaching statement, including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, commitment to effective learning, concepts for new course development, etc.;
• Sample syllabus;
• Sample assignment from a management or entrepreneurship course;
• Three recent teaching evaluations and/or other evidence of teaching excellence;
• 3 letters of reference.

Additionally, please follow the instructions to direct three reference writers to submit letters of reference on your behalf.

Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, with preference given to applications received by December 4, 2025. 

For more information about the School of Business, please visit the school website at https://www.business.uconn.edu/. Inquiries other than applications can be directed to: Pam Costa, Department Manager, at pamela.costa@uconn.edu. 

This position will be filled subject the budgetary approval.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.