ITGL Entrepreneurship in Education

Requisition #: A-142502-3

Status: Full Time

Type: Faculty

School: School of Education

Location City: Baltimore

Location State: MD

Location Zip Code: 21218

Closing Date: Open until filled

To apply: apply.interfolio.com/142502

General Description

The Johns Hopkins University (JHU) School of Education (SOE) invites applications for an open-rank faculty position ITGL Entrepreneurship in Education with a start date of July 2024.

The School of Education seeks a globally-oriented, experienced researcher and educator with interdisciplinary interests in entrepreneurial leadership, social entrepreneurship, technology and innovation, impact investing, or a related area who will contribute vision, leadership, and educational expertise to prepare students to create and launch innovative solutions to global problems.

The candidate will join the School of Education with a primary appointment in our successful International Teaching and Global Leadership Cohort program (ITGL), which offers a popular focus area in Entrepreneurship in Education. The JHU Master of Science in Education, ITGL Cohort program prepares innovative, global education leaders to transform schools, systems, and other fast-changing learning environments around the world. In the full-time, 11-month, on-campus program, ITGL students develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and applied learning experiences required to provide innovative, future-ready education for all learners in diverse settings. The curriculum is learner-centered, project- and team-based, supporting the SOE's mission to generate knowledge to inform policy and practice and educate society to address the most important challenges faced by individuals, schools, and communities.

Responsibilities of this position include:

-       Teaching and advising students in ITGL as well as other School of Education programs in the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and other educational topics.

-       Leading the Entrepreneurship in Education focus area in the ITGL program.

-       Using project-based, experiential learning techniques to prepare emerging education entrepreneurs with the skills to conceptualize, build, and launch innovations in education, business, and society.

-       Creating and updating interdisciplinary, entrepreneurship in education curriculum.

-       Advance research on topics related to entrepreneurship, education, or a related field.

-       Fostering partnerships in the greater Baltimore region and globally to develop applied learning opportunities for students and enhance the innovation ecosystem.

-       Collaborating within the School of Education, University, and local and global communities.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

-         A doctoral degree in Entrepreneurship, Education, or a closely related field.

-         An experiential approach to entrepreneurship education.

-         A track record of excellence in research consistent with rank and faculty track.

-         Demonstrated excellence in teaching an array of entrepreneurship-specific courses to diverse learners.

-         Demonstrated work as a being a collegial, collaborative team member.

Preferred qualifications include:

-         First-hand experience in launching a startup and/or serving on startup/non-profit boards of directors.

-         Global and international experience such as global entrepreneurship, work with international students, or prior study, research, or work in international contexts.

-         Demonstrated excellence in course and curriculum development.

-         An active research pipeline with outcomes demonstrating the ability to publish in high-profile journal outlets commensurate with rank.

-         Experience writing and securing grant funding for entrepreneurship research and programming.

-         Experience developing industry-university partnerships.

As one of nine academic units that comprise Johns Hopkins University, a globally recognized and productive research institution, the highly ranked School of Education is poised to make investments in scholars, researchers, and clinicians capable of reforming 21st-century education and strengthening communities. SOE graduate programs seek to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of students as they lead efforts to build new opportunities in varied educational contexts. Through multidisciplinary lenses, SOE educates leaders who will promote innovation in the paradigms, strategies, values, and cultures of their individual professional contexts. The goal is to provide powerful graduate educational experiences in an environment of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Application Instructions

The School of Education has two faculty tracks: one focused on research and one focused on teaching and program development. This position is open to candidates with either focus.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. Application review will begin on April 1, 2024. Position rank will be determined based upon the qualifications of the successful applicant. To apply, submit a letter of interest that includes a statement of qualifications for the position; current curriculum vitae; DEI statement; and three (3) names of references who can attest to your qualifications for the position.

Inquiries regarding position expectations can be directed to Jennifer Adams, Director of International Education and Global Leadership or Carol Hermann, Academic Program Administrator.

Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant. JHU is a smoke free/drug free environment.

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Pre-Employment Information

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at [email protected]. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

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