Lecturer and Associate Director, L. William Crotty Center

Position Summary:

Are you interested in being part of an academic department that boasts nationally recognized centers and programs (entrepreneurship, professional sales) and that supports you in educating the next generation of business professionals? The department of Management/Marketing at the University of Dayton is committed to bringing practice to the classroom through experiential learning opportunities and invites you to join us by applying for the non-tenure track position of Lecturer and Associate Director, L. William Crotty Center, teaching in the areas of Management/Entrepreneurship and working to support the efforts of the L. William Crotty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, beginning August 16, 2025. This position offers the unique opportunity to meaningfully engage with the business startup ecosystem and bring it into the classroom in a rich and engaging way. Does this interest you? Apply today!

The Opportunity
Our Entrepreneurship program for undergraduates is one of the very best and is regularly rated among the top programs in the country by Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine. Our Department offers majors and minors in Entrepreneurship, Management, and Marketing. And, all of our majors emphasize connecting theory-to-practice.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary with full benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement, disability, support for a dual-career program for spouses of prospective and newly hired faculty, a relocation package, and tuition remission benefits. Additionally, Lecturers may choose to participate in the university’s promotion process leading to Principal and Senior Lecturer statuses. This is a nine-month, renewable, position. Typical nine-month contracts are from August 16 to May 15.

Expectations for the position include teaching three course sections per semester (Fall/Spring). These may be undergraduate and/or MBA courses in management/entrepreneurship and could vary across semesters in delivery mode (online/in person) and time. Although course assignments may vary over time, it is expected that the primary teaching responsibility for this position will include the development and instruction of a new core, School of Business Administration, class covering the fundamentals of entrepreneurship with a focus on Entrepreneurial, Innovative, and Creative thinking. Further responsibilities include service to the department, University, and community, as well as collaborative engagement with colleagues.

Additionally, as Associate Director of the L. William Crotty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, the position will involve: working with the Crotty Center Director in support of the Flyer Pitch competition as well as other possible student programming, working with the Associate Vice President of Entrepreneurial Initiatives to support Center operations, particularly as related to University engagement with The Hub, supporting Greater West Dayton Incubator activities as needed, and other duties as assigned.

The Department
The Management/Marketing Department has nationally recognized centers which sponsor several real-world competitions for students as part of our experiential learning emphasis across the curriculum. Our Talarico Center for Professional Selling trains and sponsors students to compete (and win) sales competitions around the U.S. And, the Crotty Center for Entrepreneurship also brings theory-to-practice through Flyer Pitch – a business plan competition with $150,000 in cash prizes and more than $50,000 of in-kind prizes/services, Flyer Enterprises - one of the largest student-run business organizations in the country, and Flyer Consulting - a student organization providing business consulting to nonprofit institutions. Furthermore, our presence in the local community with the Innovation Hub in downtown Dayton and the Greater West Dayton Incubator supports these immersive programs. Likewise, all our majors require students to complete a challenging hands-on capstone course that involves projects with local/regional firms. Our faculty is active and collegial, and collaboration is encouraged and rewarded. Please visit our  website to learn more about the department and School of Business.

The University of Dayton
At the University of Dayton, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, and solving complex business problems. The University is located on a picturesque 388-acre campus comprising over 40 academic, recreational, athletic, and administrative facilities. Visit here for a virtual tour of our campus!

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