Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship

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Ajman University seeks a Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship for a full-time onsite role in the UAE. Candidates should hold a doctorate in Entrepreneurship or a related field, or have an exceptional Master’s with extensive practical experience, and at least five years of high-impact entrepreneurial activity with a robust ecosystem network. The role emphasizes launching and scaling ventures, teaching with a theory-to-practice approach, contributing to scholarly output and program development, and building industry partnerships and experiential learning. To apply, highlight venture successes, funding, partnerships, and student placements, and submit a letter of interest, CV, teaching and research philosophy, transcripts, and three references including a supervisor; rolling review until filled.

• Doctorate (Entrepreneurship/ innovation or related field); exceptional candidates with a Master’s and extensive, directly relevant professional experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of high-impact entrepreneurial practice (e.g., founding/leading start-ups or corporate ventures, investor/accelerator engagement, securing innovation/industry funding).
• Demonstrated success in launching and growing ventures and a strong network across the entrepreneurial ecosystem (industry, investors, incubators/accelerators).
• University teaching experience with a clear theory-to-practice approach (cases, live projects, venture labs).
• Emerging scholarly contributions (peer-reviewed publications and/or reputable conferences).
• Fluency in English and Arabic; excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Relevant professional certifications welcomed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach and develop practice-oriented courses in entrepreneurship/innovation (e.g., new venture creation, business models, entrepreneurial finance, venture growth).
• Experience in developing and/or leading Entrepreneurship & Innovation programs.
• Advise and coach student ventures; supervise student research and serve on undergraduate/graduate research committees.
• Build partnerships with industry, investors, and incubation/acceleration programs to expand internships, co-ops, and venture opportunities.
• Lead experiential learning initiatives (pitch competitions, hackathons, consulting/practicum projects) and contribute to market-aligned curriculum design.
• Contribute to departmental/college/university advancement and support funding acquisition where relevant.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and disseminate practice-informed scholarship.
• Contribute to measurable outcomes, including start-up launches, funded prototypes, signed partner MoUs, and student placements in incubators/accelerators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

APPLICATION PROCESS
A completed application will include:
•  A letter of interest addressing qualifications for the position.
•  A current curriculum vitae.
•  A statement of teaching and research philosophy.
•  Copies of transcripts of doctoral (or other highest, as applicable) coursework.
•  A list of three professional references with names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses- including a current or previous supervisor

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.