Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship

Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship

Location

Midland, MI

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

03506

Division

Midland Campus

Department

Entrepreneurship Department

Opening Date

09/17/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

Roles

Northwood University seeks a dynamic individual with strong interpersonal skills, significant industry experience, and a strong record of teaching at the undergraduate level to begin teaching in the Spring 2027 semester at our Midland, Michigan campus. The candidate will be hired with the rank of Assistant Professor.

Responsibilities

Northwood University is a teaching-focused university with HLC and ACBSP accreditation offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in business-related disciplines. The teaching load for full-time undergraduate faculty is 30 credit hours per academic year (Fall and Spring semesters). Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate courses within the Entrepreneurship program. Additional responsibilities and expectations may include participation in on-going curriculum planning and review; internship and/or practicum supervision; research and scholarly activities; professional/instructional development; university committee activities; recruitment and retention activities; and other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Masters degree in Entrepreneurship or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Significant industry experience in entrepreneurial endeavors
• Experience training and/or teaching in management and entrepreneurship disciplines.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide and diverse range of students and colleagues.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills in a variety of delivery formats.

Preferred:

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree from accredited institution (such as J.D., Ph.D., OBA; ABD candidates considered if completion date is within one year of hire).
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses.

Expectations

Northwood University stands apart in higher education with a philosophy grounded in The Northwood Idea - emphasizing freedom, free enterprise, personal responsibility, and limited government. We seek individuals who are both accomplished in their professions and inspired by the power of enterprise to improve lives. The ideal candidate will feel a strong alignment with Northwood's mission and values, embracing a culture of academic excellence, accountability, and earned success.

Applicants are encouraged to learn more about The Northwood Idea philosophy and outcomes at https://www.northwood.edu/about/

NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Medical/RX (PPO or HDHP)

Dental

Vision

Flex Spending

HSA

Group Life Insurance/AD&D

Emeriti Retirement Healthcare

LTD

STD

403b/MEP Retirement Plan

Roth 403b

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Programming

Pet Insurance

Discount Programs

Generous Leave Plans

Employer Northwood University

Address 4000 Whiting Dr

Midland, Michigan, 48640

Phone 989-837-4345

Website http://www.northwood.edu