"Director of the School of Technology, Innovation & Entr - Associate Professor or Clinical Professor"

Job Details

The Director of the School of Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (TIE) is a full-time, benefits-eligible, 12-month faculty position with an administrative appointment, anticipated to start July 1, 2026.

The Director of the School of TIE will provide visionary leadership to advance the school’s mission of fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. The role encompasses strategic oversight of academic programs at the West Valley campus, community initiatives, faculty development, and partnerships with external stakeholders, particularly in the West Valley region of Arizona. The school is also the home to the Center for Small and Medium Business (CSMB), which through research, education, projects and policy interacts with a myriad of small and medium businesses.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about student success, entrepreneurial engagement, use-inspired research, and interdisciplinary collaboration through CSMB.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Programmatic Leadership (in collaboration with other W. P. Carey Leaders)

• Provide collaborative support for the BA in Applied Business and Technology Solutions (BA-TS), BA in Entrepreneurial Leadership (BA-EL), and for MS in Supply Chain Management program.
• Introduce skill-building components such as data analytics, information systems, certifications, and self-paced courses to enhance student employability.
• Collaborate with faculty to influence policy and reframe perceptions of BA-TS and BA-EL as accessible, high-value degree programs for students from multicultural academic backgrounds.

Community Engagement and Ecosystem Building

• Oversee the Community Pillar of the School of TIE, that is, the Center for Small and Medium-sized Businesses.
• Foster entrepreneurial and SMB engagement activities to strengthen the WPC West Valley ecosystem for students, staff, faculty, and external partners.
• Create bridges for students to engage in real-world opportunities and research in the SMB industry through the Center’s initiatives.
• Collaborate with chambers of commerce, local businesses, and community organizations to understand and address regional challenges.

Student and Career Development

• Partner with development offices, career services, and other departments to devise innovative strategies for student learning and career outcomes.
• Establish pathways for students to connect with the Center and its SMB opportunities for internships, research, and experiential learning.
• Actively mentor students and foster a culture of innovation, resilience, and leadership.

Operational and Strategic Oversight

• Lead efforts to collaborate with faculty with expertise in entrepreneurship, technology, supply chain management, marketing, finance etc. for TIE (and Center) efforts.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration with other schools and departments within ASU.
• Identify and secure funding opportunities to support programmatic and community-focused initiatives.

Teaching, Research, and Service

• Contribute to the Schools’ mission in the areas of research (as applicable to rank), teaching undergraduate and graduate students, and service.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate Professor / Professor (Tenure Track)

• An earned doctorate (PhD or equivalent terminal degree) in business, entrepreneurship, technology, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in academia, business, or entrepreneurship.
• A strong record of scholarly achievement and peer-reviewed research consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank with tenure at a research-intensive institution.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering innovative academic programs
• Deep understanding of experiential learning methodologies and a commitment to community or industry engagement.

Clinical Associate/Full Professor (Career Track)

• An earned doctorate (PhD or equivalent terminal degree) in business, entrepreneurship, technology, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in academia, business, or entrepreneurship.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence at the undergraduate and/or graduate level as evidenced by good teaching evaluations, course innovation, organization and communication skills
• The equivalent of 5-7 years of full-time teaching at a four-year institution that have been successfully completed and reviewed at the university level.
• Demonstrated success in designing and delivering innovative academic programs
• Deep understanding of experiential learning methodologies and a commitment to community or industry engagement.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of artificial intelligence through innovative teaching practices, cutting-edge research, and/or thought leadership in academic or professional communities.
• Experience working with small and medium-sized businesses or entrepreneurial ecosystems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of artificial intelligence through innovative teaching practices, cutting-edge research, and/or thought leadership in academic or professional communities.
• Experience working with small and medium-sized businesses or entrepreneurial ecosystems.
• Proven ability to secure funding through grants, partnerships, or fundraising.
• Track record of mentoring students and fostering academic and professional growth.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with multiple stakeholders.
• Success in prior leadership roles in a university environment.
• Experience building and managing external relationships/partnerships.
• Demonstrate high levels of collaboration, innovation and inclusive practices.

Application Instructions

Application deadline is December 4, 2025.  Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool.  Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.  Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossierto submit the following:

1. a cover letter that addresses how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position
2. a curriculum vita

For additional information, please visit contact Gopalakrishanan Mohan, Senior Associate Dean of Faculty at mohan@asu.edu.

About us:

The School of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (TIE) at Arizona State University's W. P. Carey School of Business is a dynamic academic unit dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary learning and fostering innovation. Launched as part of the West Valley Forward initiative, TIE emphasizes the integration of technology and entrepreneurship to meet the evolving needs of students and the business community.

Mission and Focus: The School of TIE is committed to supporting the various needs of small and medium-sized businesses through a research center (CSMB), networking events, continuing education, and more. With a strong focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, TIE facilitates interdisciplinary learning and advancement on ASU’s West campus. 

Academic Programs: The School of TIE offers innovative degree programs that emphasize data analytics skills and support experiential learning for all students pursuing W. P. Carey degrees at the West Valley campus. These programs help students develop an entrepreneurial mindset, integrating opportunities for project-based coursework and service in the West Valley. Both undergraduate (e.g., BA in Entrepreneurial Leadership) and graduate (e.g., MS in Supply Chain Management) programs are part of the School of TIE

Community Engagement: Through its research centers and community collaboration, TIE works to support the multiple needs of SMBs, providing continuing and executive education offerings, as well as networking opportunities for learners and professionals in the West Valley.

By combining academic rigor with practical experience, the School of TIE prepares students to become leaders in technology-driven business environments, contributing to the economic growth and innovation of the West Valley and beyond.

The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is the largest business school in the United States with more than 23,000 students and 130,000+ alumni worldwide. From our world-renowned faculty representing six continents to thousands of outstanding students who join us every year, the W. P. Carey School welcomes inclusive excellence and encourages global thinking. The W. P. Carey School is internationally recognized for its leadership in business education, groundbreaking research and innovation, and renowned faculty, making us one of the top-ranked business schools in the country.

W. P. Carey prides itself on being a place “where business is personal.”  Where Business is Personal® is present and represented in everything we do. Each student, each faculty member, each employee matters, intrinsically, as a human being. We intentionally measure ourselves by whom we include and how they succeed — and take responsibility for all of the communities we serve.  We’re proud of that commitment, and look forward to it shaping your experience at W. P. Carey.  Learn more at wpcarey.asu.edu.

All we do at ASU is guided and inspired by the University Charter, which reads:

ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.

The W. P. Carey School of Business continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Successful candidates should include throughout their materials how their teaching, research, and service will contribute to the fulfillment of this charter.”  Learn more at wpcarey.asu.edu.