Assist. Professor, Pract. of Management (Entr

Westminster University

Assistant Professor of Practice of Management (Entrepreneurship)

Position Type: Faculty Full-Time Benefited
Salary Range: $91,569 to $96,656
Work Location: Westminster University Campus
1840 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84105

Position Summary:

Westminster University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Practice of Management (Entrepreneurship) to begin August 2026.

The Professor of Practice title is assigned to practitioners or experts in a field who have extensive practical experience with skills and expertise acquired in non-academic careers. The successful candidate will have a graduate degree, expertise, and professional experience in entrepreneurship, as well as a minimum of one year of higher education teaching experience. The primary focus of this position is on teaching and developing undergraduate entrepreneurship courses. Beyond teaching and administration, other responsibilities include advising students, engaging in service for the university and school, and scholarly research. We seek candidates who are focused on and committed to quality teaching in a learning-focused environment.

This position is a 24-credit hour annual teaching assignment. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of undergraduate entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship-related courses including The Entrepreneurial Mindset, Business Model Development, Managing Growth, Entrepreneurial Marketing, BUSI*101 Business Fundamentals, and BUSI*350 Business Integrative Core as well as occasional MBA-level courses in Entrepreneurship.

We are a small private comprehensive university with a liberal arts framework within our core curriculum. Beyond teaching, faculty responsibilities include advising/mentoring, working with students outside of the classroom, participating in co-curricular activities, and serving on shared governance committees.

Application Instructions: 

To be considered, please submit a complete application that includes:

• A cover letter addressing the specific requirements of the position
• A current CV
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Three letters of recommendation

All application materials must be received by March 17, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue as materials are received.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• MBA or Masters in related field; or PhD in Entrepreneurship or related field
• 5 years of entrepreneurial work experience
• At least one year of higher education teaching (preferably teaching entrepreneurship)
• Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills necessary for performing administrative responsibilities, including student advising, mentoring, curriculum development, and career coaching

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and commitment to working effectively with a diverse student population and community
• Demonstrated participation in scholarly, pedagogical, or professional development activities
• Demonstrated experience in course and program development

About Westminster:   

Westminster University prepares students to lead lives of learning, accomplishment, and service and helps them develop skills and attributes vital for success in a diverse and interdependent world. We are a private, independent university that has been advancing the liberal arts tradition since 1875. Westminster is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, in the heart of the Wasatch Front in a region of the country that merges remarkable natural beauty with a vibrant metropolitan area booming with tech start-ups, new business ventures, and investment opportunities. 

We offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Our devoted faculty challenge students to engage their curiosity and pursue their passions through purpose-driven academic programs and small class sizes that promote inclusive dialogue. Faculty tend to stay at Westminster for many years, supported through continuous contracts, creative faculty-based initiatives, and opportunities for professional growth.  Westminster is a place where excellence isn’t just a tradition, but a way of life.  For more information, visit westminsteru.edu. 

Westminster University’s commitment to diversity and global learning is revealed in its core values, mission and vision statements, and in its student value propositions–institutional priorities to support the success of every student: All students will develop a personal wellness approach, participate in outdoor learning activities, apply their learning to leadership in social, professional, and community contexts, and engage in paid professional opportunities to create career confidence and boost earning potential. 

We seek colleagues who are prepared to support the learning of all students, including those from groups historically underrepresented in higher education, such as students of color, LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, and first-generation college students.  

Westminster University does not discriminate based on race, color, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, age, religion, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, military status, and genetic information, or other legally protected status. The university's commitment to nondiscrimination applies to students, employees, and applicants for admission and employment. For additional information, see the full Non-Discrimination Statement. 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Westminster University is committed to a diversified workforce, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination. To this end, Westminster prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on race or ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, disabilities, genetic information, status as a veteran, or any other category or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or city laws.