Title: F0058 - Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Entrepreneurship

State Role Title: Assistant Professor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with credentials and experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: https://www.nsu.edu/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Description

The Norfolk State University School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2026. We seek a dynamic scholar-teacher in Entrepreneurship who is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarly research, and service. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, maintain an active research agenda consistent with AACSB standards, mentor students, contribute to curriculum development and program assessment, and engage in service to the School, University, and profession. A Ph.D. or D.B.A. in the relevant discipline from an AACSB-accredited institution (ABD considered with completion by start date) is required, along with evidence of, or potential for, effective teaching and scholarly productivity.

Job Duties

The faculty member will be responsible for:
1. Teaching a range of courses in Entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship-related
courses.
2. Conducting research in Entrepreneurship
3. Providing service at the departmental, school, university, and community levels.
4. Supporting the school’s commitment to maintain AACSB International
accreditation.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate in entrepreneurship or in business administration from an AACSB accredited institution. ABD considered, degree must be conferred prior to hire.

Additional Considerations

1. Entrepreneurial experience is a plus.

2. Research and teaching experience related to entrepreneurship.

3. Applicants who received their Ph.D. five years ago or earlier should have at least two refereed journal articles and three other intellectual contributions in the most recent five years.

4. Excellent written and oral communications skills.

5. Excellent interpersonal skills, personal integrity, and a commitment to diversity.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

1. State of Virginia application.

2. A cover letter of interest outlining research agenda and teaching interests.

3. Current Curriculum Vitae.

4. Philosophy of Teaching.

5. Transcripts of highest degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts are required of finalists).

6. Three letters of reference.

Some requirements must be saved into one file and attached as other to the state application.

NSU Teaching Philosophy for Underrepresented Populations

Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a statement that reflects their philosophy and experience working with initiatives or with students and communities from underrepresented populations.

Norfolk State University

Norfolk State University is a comprehensive urban public, doctoral granting institution committed to transforming students’ lives through exemplary teaching, research and service. The University is a top ranked and largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Historically Black College and University (HBCU) with nationally recognized STEM programs and enrolls 6,000 students in over thirty undergraduate and nineteen on-line & in-person graduate programs. Norfolk State University garners over $20M in annual grant acquisitions, has as an NCAA Division I athletic program with fifteen sports that boasts three regular season MEAC conference championships in men’s basketball, and a coveted marching band as winners of the 2024 Circle City Classic Battle of the Bands.

About the City of Norfolk

Norfolk is one of seven cities that make up the Hampton Roads Region. With a population of about two million, Hampton Roads is the 33rd largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the nation, the 8th largest metro area in the Southeast, and the 2nd largest between Atlanta and Washington, DC. It is home to the world's largest naval base, the Port of Virginia, one of the world's leading maritime gateways, and NATO’s only North American headquarters (NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation). By virtue of its strategic location, it is a cosmopolitan area with many minority groups from every corner of the world. Norfolk has big city amenities and attractions of arts and culture, as well as cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard and is a home port for Carnival Cruise Lines year-round with other cruise lines using Norfolk as a port-of-call. In addition, the region boasts accessible parks, riverfronts, beaches, and numerous festivals, all favorable for weekend getaways

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: (757) 823-8160

Email: Email material not accepted

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.