Duke University, Fuqua School of Business (Faculty)
Today is the last day you can apply for this position; no new applications will be accepted after 2026/05/22 11:59PM.
Position Description
The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University invites applications for the position of Adjunct Professor to teach the course “Entrepreneurial Execution & Planning” in Fuqua’s Daytime MBA program in the spring of 2027. The goal of this course is to give students an understanding of some of the key issues involved in founding and leading a new venture. Students will gain a personal perspective on how they would approach and manage core challenges facing the leader of a new venture. The course concentrates on new enterprises based on innovations with potential to scale. It includes case discussion and applied frameworks, with the intent of allowing students to derive practical lessons from experience (both successes and failures) in actual ventures. The topics to be covered include: • Purpose and values in a new venture • Understanding whether there is a market • Financing a new venture • Building a team & managing people in a new venture • Early sales and marketing execution • Growth strategies • Forecasting and building an operating plan Candidates should hold an advanced degree and/or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Applicants should submit their materials electronically at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32073 The deadline for applications is May 22, 2026.Duke is an 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, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
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Application Materials Required:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Other document -- Transcript or diploma of highest degree
Further Info:
100 Fuqua Drive
Duke University, Box 90120
Durham NC 27708-0120