Entrepreneurship Professor

Job Description

Position Summary

The Entrepreneurship Professor is responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, mentoring, training, and research in entrepreneurship, innovation, venture creation, business development, and startup ecosystems. The role involves designing and delivering undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, executive education, and professional development programs; supervising student projects, research, and startup ventures; contributing to academic and applied research; and collaborating with industry partners to strengthen entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver courses, diploma modules, workshops, and training programs in entrepreneurship, innovation, startup creation, venture growth, business models, and related subjects.
• Facilitate engaging classroom sessions, executive education programs, workshops, case studies, simulations, bootcamps, and experiential learning activities.
• Supervise and mentor students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and startup founders in developing business ideas, ventures, and innovation projects.
• Guide participants through entrepreneurial projects, business plans, feasibility studies, pitch competitions, incubation, and acceleration programs.
• Conduct research and publish scholarly and applied work in entrepreneurship, innovation, business development, and related fields.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program design, accreditation requirements, and continuous improvement of academic and professional education programs.
• Develop learning materials, assessments, and practical learning experiences aligned with industry and academic standards.
• Participate in academic committees, quality assurance initiatives, accreditation processes, and institutional activities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with industry partners, investors, entrepreneurs, government entities, and ecosystem stakeholders to enhance collaboration and practical learning opportunities.
• Organize and participate in conferences, seminars, innovation challenges, startup competitions, entrepreneurship events, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Assess student and participant performance and provide constructive feedback to support learning outcomes and venture development.
• Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, research, and best practices in entrepreneurship, innovation, and business transformation.
• Support entrepreneurship centers, incubators, accelerators, innovation labs, and startup development programs as needed.
• Contribute to consultancy, advisory, and thought leadership activities related to entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Perform other academic, training, and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Innovation Management, Management, or a related field.
• Academic teaching experience at the university level.
• Strong research and publication record in entrepreneurship, innovation, or related disciplines.
• Practical entrepreneurial, startup, consulting, investment, or industry experience.
• Experience supervising student projects, research, or startup ventures.
• Professional certifications in entrepreneurship, innovation, or business development are a plus.

Additional Information

Key Skills

• Entrepreneurship & Venture Creation
• Innovation Management
• Startup Ecosystems
• Business Model Development
• Design Thinking
• Lean Startup Methodology
• Research & Academic Writing
• Curriculum Development
• Mentoring & Coaching
• Public Speaking & Facilitation
• Strategic Thinking
• Stakeholder Management
• Presentation & Communication Skills
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
• English & Arabic (Written and Spoken)

Preferred Areas of Expertise

• Entrepreneurship
• Innovation & Technology Commercialization
• Startup Development
• Venture Capital & Investment
• Family Business Entrepreneurship
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Corporate Entrepreneurship (Intrapreneurship)
• Business Strategy & Growth
• Digital Entrepreneurship
• SME Development