Clinical Professor, Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship Department at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track, renewable clinical faculty position. The starting date for this position will be August 2026.

Clinical faculty are vital members of our program and impact our students in many ways both in and out of the classroom. Individuals in this role also contribute significantly to program development and building our brand in the business community, and are offered the opportunity for promotion in rank and compensation.

Our Entrepreneurship Department prides itself on delivering a world-class student experience, and we are seeking candidates who demonstrate exceptional teaching/mentorship ability, a desire to engage in service activities that are student-centric, and the ability to connect our students to start-up and/or small business opportunities. Duties for this position include:

• Teaching the equivalent of 6 full-semester sections at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, in a wide range of courses with topics that include opportunity assessment, launching ventures, innovation and design thinking, and entrepreneurial finance depending on the candidate’s experience.
• Engaging in service that includes activities such as advising Entrepreneurship majors, mentoring students in various competitions, and other college-related and university-related service.
• Staying professionally active by engaging in a portfolio of professional activities.

About the Entrepreneurship Program

The Schulze School of Entrepreneurship was recently ranked #11 by the Princeton Review for best undergraduate entrepreneurship programs nationwide and #1 in Minnesota. The Schulze School is host to a number of student competitions that includes the largest undergraduate pitch competition in the U.S. (e-Fest), an accelerator partnership with Gener8tor for current St. Thomas students and alumni, a four-year, full-tuition scholarship program for select incoming students majoring in entrepreneurship, a variety of programs that engage the start-up and small business community in the Twin Cities, and many other initiatives on and off campus.

The Entrepreneurship Department is housed in the Opus College of Business, which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. The College offers an undergraduate Entrepreneurship major, which is among the ten largest majors on campus, an undergraduate Entrepreneurship minor, and several graduate-level entrepreneurship courses.

About the University of St. Thomas

The University of St. Thomas is in the vibrant Minneapolis-St. Paul area, one of the U.S.’s top 25 metro areas. Combine that with a visible corporate presence of seventeen Fortune 500 headquarters plus a diversified list of other companies with offices in the metro area, and you have a very strong, supportive business community that attracts bright, talented people. A recent study found that the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area population grew 11% from 2010 – 2020. Census data also show that Minnesota continues to grow more diverse, both racially and ethnically, and at a faster pace than in the broader United States.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

More information about the University of St. Thomas and Opus College of Business can be found on the St. Thomas website. To learn more about life as a faculty member, please visit life as a faculty member.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D., Ed.D., or alternatively MBA, Master’s degree, U.S. or foreign equivalent, in Entrepreneurship or a closely-related field
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching
• The ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in entrepreneurship
• Experience starting, running, mentoring, and/or consulting with start-ups or small businesses

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of start-up and/or small business management experience
• Experience with new venture and/or small business finance
• Record of excellence in teaching entrepreneurship in higher education

Salary and Benefits

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition remission for employees, spouses and dependents upon eligibility.
• A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision options.
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits.
• All eligible full-time faculty may request Parental Leave for the birth or adoption of a child.

Salary Range: $92,000 to $103,000

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

Application Deadline

Applications should be received by December 15, 2025, although the position will remain open until filled. The search committee is targeting online interviews with shortlisted candidates in January 2026.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply online at www.stthomas.edu/jobs providing the following information:

• Letter of application (cover letter)
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• List of 3 references (no references will be contacted without first getting the permission of the candidate)
• Written statement discussing your interest in St. Thomas, your teaching philosophy, overview of previous courses taught with supporting evidence of effectiveness, and how your background/interests/experience will contribute to the development of students and our program as a whole

For further information about this position, please contact Dr. Jay Ebben, Entrepreneurship Department Chair, at jjebben@stthomas.edu. 

Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota’s largest private university. Its 9,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.

Official job posting is available at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/.