"Management and Leadership Programs: Entrepreneurship Program Manager"

Job Details

POSITION: There is a position available for the Entrepreneurship Program Manager in the Department of Management and Leadership Programs in the College of Business. The department seeks a dynamic candidate with expertise in entrepreneurship who is committed to teaching excellence, developing connections across the community, and growing the entrepreneurship program. This appointment carries an initial one-year fiscal year (year-round) appointment and is expected to continue beginning February 1, 2026.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Masters in Entrepreneurship, MBA, or related field from a regionally accredited higher education institution is required. Five years of experience in Entrepreneurship, small business consulting, executive leadership, or related field is required. Desired area of specialty is in entrepreneurship (with interests in teaching creativity and innovation, idea generation, entrepreneurship, growth plan development, or similar courses).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Entrepreneurship experience, evidence of successful university teaching, strong ability for networking and outreach, as well as demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are all considered an asset.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: We are looking for an individual who has a desire to be involved a growing Entrepreneurship program. Responsibilities would include networking and outreach with the business community, involvement with Startup 48, WiSys VentureHome-Eau Claire and other community entrepreneurship ventures. Additional responsibilities include teaching entrepreneurship topics such as creativity, customer development, business model design, growth planning, and other courses as needed.

Applicants will be expected to teach courses as assigned in the Department of Management and Leadership Programs, be involved in the entrepreneurship community, be involved in community business networking and outreach, provide academic advising to students as assigned, engage in service to the university and community, and participate in department, college, and university committee work. Teaching responsibilities may involve classroom, online, and/or hybrid delivery in both the undergraduate and at the MBA level.

DEPARTMENT: The Department of Management and Leadership Programs is a vibrant and cohesive group of teachers and scholars, dedicated to excellence in teaching and remaining current in their fields through scholarly activity. The department offers five majors: Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Administration, and International Business. The department serves over 700 undergraduate majors, and helps support the UW System Consortium online MBA program. The department is housed in UW – Eau Claire’s AACSB accredited College of Business.

UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,750 students, 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation.

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following Web site: https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives. Search for JR10006550. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vita
• Unofficial graduate school transcript
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Names and contact information for three references (Please include this information on your Letter of Application. Workday only allows five uploads.)
• Teaching evaluations if available

Please direct requests for additional information to: lauverkj@uwec.edu

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by January 4, 2026. However, screening may continue until position is filled.