The Coleman Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship primary responsibilities will be to provide strong research and curricular leadership for our entrepreneurship programs, including graduate degree programs (MBA, MS, and Doctorate in Business Administration) and undergraduate major and minor degree offerings, interface with the Coleman Center and its stakeholders, and cultivate and maintain effective relationships with internal advisory boards and Chicago’s thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem.  Other responsibilities may include providing guidance to doctoral students pursuing research in the field of entrepreneurship.

The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship houses a diverse, multi-disciplinary and research-active faculty who support undergraduate and graduate programs in entrepreneurship, business analytics, human resource management, general management, supply chain management, and sustainability management.  Management and Entrepreneurship faculty research has appeared in top-ranked journals, including Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management, Journal of Business Venturing, and Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice. Both the graduate and undergraduate entrepreneurship programs were nationally ranked in the top-20 by The Princeton Review.  The department is also home to the Coleman Center for Entrepreneurship, which received the 2023 Nasdaq Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence.  A number of active student groups, including a chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization, are affiliated with the department.

Located in the center of Chicago's downtown, DePaul's Driehaus College of Business immerses students in one of the world's great business centers to provide transformative, hands-on educational experiences. Enrolling over 5,400 students, Driehaus's undergraduate and graduate programs are highly ranked and nationally recognized. Founded in 1912, Driehaus was among the first 10 business colleges in the United States and the first at an American Catholic university. The Driehaus mission is to empower students to become socially responsible leaders who make an impact in their communities. Guided by our Catholic and Vincentian values and aided by our deep roots in the City of Chicago, we deliver a cutting-edge business education, generate pathbreaking research, and collaborate closely with our community and industry partners to drive positive social outcomes. Visit https://business.depaul.edu/Pages/default.aspx

The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at DePaul University’s Driehaus College of Business invites outstanding scholars to apply for the Coleman Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. We seek an internationally recognized scholar and proven educator to enhance the ranks of our faculty by bringing a strong and active research record along with the expertise and perspectives gained from a notable academic career.  Applicants must have a doctorate in entrepreneurship or a related field.

The successful candidate must qualify for the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure and be a nationally recognized scholar in entrepreneurship.  We welcome candidates at the associate level, and preference will be given to candidates who are qualified for the Full Professor title.  Required qualifications include an outstanding record of publications in top entrepreneurship and management academic journals, evidence of teaching excellence, and notable service contributions.  Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate the ability to work collegially and collaboratively within the academic and business communities.

Interested candidates should apply via the DePaul job application website. Applicants will be asked to submit a CV, cover letter, official transcripts, teaching statement, research statement, sample publications, teaching evaluations, and contact information for references. The position will remain open until filled and review of applications will begin immediately. 

General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length.  The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Salary Information:
The salary range for this 10-month position is $146,700 - $180,000 at the Associate Professor level and $172,500 - $240,000 at the Full Professor level, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The role also includes a stipend of up to $40,000 to serve as the Coleman Endowed Chair.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.

DePaul University and Our Mission

As an innovative Catholic, Vincentian university anchored in the global city of Chicago, DePaul supports the integral human development of its students. The university does so through its commitment to outstanding teaching, academic excellence, real-world experience, and community engagement. DePaul prepares its graduates to be successful in their chosen fields and agents of transformation throughout their lives. 

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul passionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. Through education, creative endeavors, and research, the university addresses the great questions of our day, promoting peaceful, just, and equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges. Since its founding in 1898, DePaul University has remained dedicated to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities.

Comprised of ten colleges and schools, offering 130+ undergraduate majors and 170+ graduate programs, DePaul’s faculty challenges its students to analyze and solve real-world problems with rigor and innovation. 

As an urban faith-based institution with a diverse student body, DePaul is committed to growing and maintaining a faculty dedicated to advancing the Vincentian mission through research, teaching, and service.  DePaul upholds a fair and equitable recruitment, interview, and hiring process where supporting diverse populations and academic excellence are compatible goals. Our vibrant and diverse faculty is supported through academic and professional development resources.  Successful candidates thrive and are at home in an environment where diverse cultures and identities, ideas, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and supported.