Associate or Full Professor of Entrepreneurship, Endowed Ralph W. Leatherby Chair, Tenured, Fall 2025 Contract

Department: Argyros College of Business and Economics

Position Type: Full-Time
Faculty

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Management, Entrepreneurship, or other relevant discipline from an
  AACSB-accredited business school or equivalent for international applicants is required. (Note, official transcripts showing the conferral
  of degree are required prior to the start of employment.)
• Applications from all functional areas are encouraged with evidence of
  research related to entrepreneurship issues.
• Demonstrated ability for effective teaching in courses that reflect the specialty
  interests of the candidate and needs of the department at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Demonstrated potential for
  scholarship, as evidenced by journal publications and a well-defined research agenda for sustained publications in top-tier journals are
  also required.
• Successful candidates will have research records consistent with an appointment at full
  professor.

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates are invited to electronically submit the
following:

1. Letter of application

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Reprints of publications or other examples of scholarly
work

Inquiries can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Tom Turk, at turk@chapman.edu.
Please use “Tenured Associate or Full Professor of Entrepreneurship, Fall 2025” as the email subject line.

Application reviews will
begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The salary range for this position is $250,000 – $285,000. This position
is contingent on final budget approval. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final
candidate.

Description:

General Information

The George L. Argyros College of Business
and Economics at Chapman University invites applications for a Tenured Associate or Full Professor of Entrepreneurship beginning August 1,
2025.

This position includes an initial three-year appointment as the Ralph W. Leatherby Chair in Entrepreneurship.

Chapman
University is a nationally-ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in
the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman’s campuses are home to nearly 10,000
students representing 50 states, three territories, and 87 countries. The 11 schools and college of Chapman, including the Argyros College
of Business and Economics, offer 65 bachelors, 53 masters, and six doctoral programs, along with nearly 60 minors and 17 accelerated and
bridge programs. Classes are taught by the more than 1,100 dedicated faculty members who are leaders in their fields, including Nobel Prize
recipients, MacArthur Fellows, National Medal of Science honorees, former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award
winners.

The Argyros College of Business and Economics (ACBE) is fully accredited by AACSB and offers a variety of undergraduate and
graduate programs, including the Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics. Chapman’s full-time MBA program is ranked #66
nationally by US News and World Report. The school currently has 1,800 undergraduates and 150 graduate students who attend classes in a
modern 100,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility. Chapman is also home to the world-renowned Economic Sciences Institute, headed by
Nobel Laureate Vernon Smith. Additional information can be found at http://www.chapman.edu/business.

The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and
inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University is available at https://www.chapman.edu/diversity.

Responsibilities

• Engage in
  scholarly research, leading to publications in high-quality journals.
• Teach a range of courses that reflect the specialty interests
  of the candidate and the needs of the college.
• Actively contribute as an integral member of the Argyros College faculty by engaging
  in department and university service as expected of an Associate or Full Professor.
• Plan, develop, and deliver high-quality
  courses.
• Offer regular office hours to provide students with opportunities for one-on-one consultations, academic advising, and
  clarification of course materials.
• Contribute to the overall mission of the institution by attending program meetings and supporting
  campus-wide initiatives and events.
• Serve on academic committees or task forces within the institution, contributing to discussions
  and decisions related to academic policies, curriculum development, and other relevant matters.
• Associate or Full Professors are
  expected to develop and maintain an active research agenda and are evaluated on their research/scholarly/creative activity, teaching, and
  service.

EEO Statement:

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a
diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of
recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental
disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic
protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of
underrepresented groups to apply.

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