Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship
Ajman University
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Experience
5 - 10 Years
Job Location
Education
Any Graduation
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Not Mentioned
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & 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.
Desired Candidate Profile
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.
Company Industry
- Education
- Training
- Teaching
- Academics
Department / Functional Area
- Teaching
- Education
Keywords
- Professor Of Practice In Entrepreneurship
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