The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at DePaul University’s Driehaus College of Business invites outstanding scholars to apply for the Coleman Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. We seek an internationally recognized scholar and proven educator to enhance the ranks of our faculty by bringing a strong and active research record along with the expertise and perspectives gained from a notable academic career.  Applicants must have a doctorate in entrepreneurship or a related field. 

The successful candidate must qualify for the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure and be a nationally recognized scholar in entrepreneurship.  We welcome candidates at the associate level, and preference will be given to candidates who are qualified for the Full Professor title.  Required qualifications include an outstanding record of publications in top entrepreneurship and management academic journals, evidence of teaching excellence, and notable service contributions.  Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within the academic and business communities.  

The Coleman Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship primary responsibilities will be to provide strong research and curricular leadership for our entrepreneurship programs, including graduate degree programs (MBA, MS, and Doctorate in Business Administration) and undergraduate major and minor degree offerings, interface with the Coleman Center and its stakeholders, and cultivate and maintain effective relationships with internal advisory boards and Chicago’s thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem.  Other responsibilities may include providing guidance to doctoral students pursuing research in the field of entrepreneurship. 

The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship houses a diverse, multi-disciplinary and research-active faculty who support undergraduate and graduate programs in entrepreneurship, business analytics, human resource management, general management, supply chain management, and sustainability management.  Management and Entrepreneurship faculty research has appeared in top-ranked journals, including Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management, Journal of Business Venturing, and Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice. Both the graduate and undergraduate entrepreneurship programs were nationally ranked in the top-20 by The Princeton Review.  The department is also home to the Coleman Center for Entrepreneurship, which received the 2023 Nasdaq Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence.  A number of active student groups, including a chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization, are affiliated with the department.   

DePaul University’s Driehaus College of Business is located in the heart of downtown Chicago’s vibrant urban business district.  The college has built a strong relationship with the local business community, including over a dozen custom corporate MBA programs.  The college also maintains strong affiliations with the Chicago start-up community and its incubators.  

DePaul University seeks applicants that reflect the diversity of its student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas in their application material. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.  We are especially interested in candidates whose work and interests align with DePaul’s Vincentian mission which calls on the university to address the great questions of our day, promoting peaceful, just, and equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges. 

Interested candidates should apply via the DePaul job application website here. Applicants will be asked to submit a CV, cover letter, official transcripts, teaching statement, research statement, sample publications, teaching evaluations, and contact information for references. The position will remain open until filled and review of applications will begin immediately. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and salary and benefits are competitive. The Coleman Chair entails a reduced teaching load and additional funds to support the role and responsibilities of the position.  

DePaul University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and requires compliance with the Immigration and Control Act of 1986.