Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship

Job Description

The College of Business Administration (CBA) at Ajman University invites applications for the position of Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship to join our dynamic faculty starting in Spring 2025-2026. We seek an accomplished professional with proven entrepreneurial experience and a passion for inspiring and mentoring the next generation of innovators and business leaders.

Qualifications & Experience- 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.