Director of the School of Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (TIE) - Associate/Full Professor (Tenure Track) or Clinical Associate/Clinical Professor (Career Track)

Description

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.

 

Qualifications

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 fiel