Executive Director
Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Fuqua School of Business
The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University seeks an individual to serve as Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. This individual will also hold a faculty appointment as a Professor of the Practice (rank to be determined and subject to faculty approval) in one of Fuqua’s academic areas depending on academic background and expertise. The Executive Director will report directly to the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and will provide intellectual leadership for the Center’s research and education functions.
The successful candidate will be a seasoned professional with significant experience and leadership in entrepreneurship and innovation, ideally in both academic and business settings. Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and team building skills are essential given that an integral element of this position is interaction with leading entrepreneurs, potential donors, the media and numerous constituencies within Duke University. Candidates should hold an advanced degree, PhD preferred, or be near completion of the degree.
The Fuqua School of Business is a top-rated, highly innovative, global business school. Duke University is regarded as one of the nation’s finest universities; and the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area has been highly rated as a living environment by many publications. The presence of several major universities and the Research Triangle Park technology hub helps to provide an outstanding combination of exceptional lifestyle, vibrant high-tech business community, and an extensive set of cultural, academic, and leisure opportunities.
The Fuqua School of Business is committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and encourages applications from members of groups under-represented in academia.
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke also makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
Duke is committed to encouraging and sustaining work and learning environments that are free from harassment and prohibited discrimination. Duke prohibits discrimination and harassment in the administration of both its employment and educational policies. Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke also makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. |