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Nebraska Wesleyan University seeks to hire the inaugural Director of the Philip S. Mullin Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program. The ideal candidate will launch this newly-funded venture with the energy of a startup - generating enthusiasm and vision for long-term success. The director will engage in solving big problems and launching new enterprises through the creation of a collaborative, student-centered community where asking tough questions, risking the unknown, and driving action are not only welcomed, but required. This program is the region's only innovation and entrepreneurship program with a cross-disciplinary design. Students will explore problem solving and startup strategies in five focus areas: business, marketing, and sports; creative design and the arts; policy and justice; science and technology; and sustainability and the environment. As a small, liberal arts university, NWU is uniquely positioned to deliver dynamic experiential education and mentorship to its over 1400 undergraduate and graduate students. This full-time 12-month position reports to the Associate Provost of Integrative and Experiential Learning. The successful candidate will implement the new program and lead it to success by recruiting, teaching, and advising students, and by working collaboratively with members of the campus community and external constituents, including local startups, businesses, and nonprofits. Responsibilities include approximately 60% teaching and advising.NWU offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits plan including Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, Retirement, seven weeks of paid time off per year as an exempt employee through vacation and holidays, and 100% tuition discount for dependents after one year of service.Responsibilities
To apply, please upload a letter of application addressing qualifications, resume, a diversity statement, and the names of three professional references at the following URL: https://nebrwesleyan.applicantpro.com/jobs/ Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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