Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship & Innovation

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Post Summary:

Trinity Business School (TBS) is an internationally ranked innovative business school and part of Trinity College Dublin, Ireland’s oldest and highest-ranking university. The School holds Triple Accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS and an Athena SWAN Bronze Award in recognition of its achievements in advancing gender balance. The Business School is housed in a contemporary, eco-conscious building on the Trinity campus, located close to major international business hubs, particularly in finance, strategy consulting and digital business sectors.

Trinity Business School is implementing its strategy Transforming Business for Good, focusing on sustainability, transformation through innovation and social inclusion.

The School invites applications for a strategic appointment at Associate Professor level in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence, Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management.

Applications are particularly welcomed from engaged scholar-practitioners who combine rigorous research with direct experience of venture creation, innovation practice or entrepreneurial ecosystem development.

This appointment forms part of Trinity Business School's strategic ambition to establish itself as Ireland's leading business school for entrepreneurship, innovation and responsible digital transformation. The successful candidate will play a central role in advancing the School's teaching, research and external engagement in entrepreneurship while contributing to the development of the Trinity Student Entrepreneurship Hub.

We seek an internationally recognised scholar whose research advances digital entrepreneurship, platform-based business models, AI-enabled venture creation, digital transformation or entrepreneurial ecosystems. The successful candidate will demonstrate an excellent record of research quality together with evidence that their work informs entrepreneurial practice, policy or executive decision-making.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education programmes, particularly: the MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, MBA programmes, Executive Education, undergraduate entrepreneurship and innovation modules.

They will also contribute to the continued development of AI-enhanced teaching practices, experiential entrepreneurship education, venture-based learning and digital learning environments.

Post status: Permanent Contract

Hours of Work: Hours of work for academic staff are governed by the applicable Public Service Agreements. Further information is available at the following link: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Associate Professor Salary Scale ( €93,914 - €121,273 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

Candidates should submit by e-Recruitment:

• Cover letter stating why they wish to apply for the post.

• Full curriculum vitae to include a list of publications and the names and contact details of 3 referees (email addresses if possible).

• Publications to be listed according to their Chartered ABS rankings i.e. list highest ABS ranked journals first stating the ranking beside each publication e.g. ABS4, ABS3 or non-ABS. Publications in the FT50 listed should also be noted as such.

• Research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next two years and including details for funding to be sought – maximum of 2 pages).

• Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – maximum of 2 pages).

PLEASE NOTE:

• Candidates who do not submit the information specified via e–recruitment will not be considered for shortlisting.

• Applications are only accepted via http://jobs.tcd.ie.

Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Dean Professor Laurent Muzellec, email : [email protected] or Associate Professor Paul Ryan, email : [email protected]

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at [email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

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Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work–life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.

Job Description Comp ID: 039201 Job Title: Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation School/Department: Trinity Business School Job Category and Level: Academic; Associate Professor Trinity Business School (TBS) is an internationally ranked innovative business school and part of Trinity College Dublin, Ireland’s oldest and highest-ranking university. The School holds Triple Accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS and an Athena SWAN Bronze Award in recognition of its achievements in advancing gender balance. The Business School is housed in a contemporary, eco-conscious building on the Trinity campus, located cl ose to major international business hubs, particularly in finance, strategy consulting and digital business sectors. Trinity Business School is implementing its strategy Transforming Business for Good, focusing on sustainability, transformation through innovation and social inclusion. The School invites applications for a strategic appointment at Associate Professor level in Entrepreneurship and Innovation , with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence, Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management. Applications are particularly welcomed from engaged scholar- practitioners who combine rigorous research with direct experience of venture creation, innovation practice or entrepreneurial ecosystem development. This appointment forms part of Trinity Business School's strategic ambition to establish itself as Ireland's leading business school for entrepreneurship, innovation and responsible digital transformation. The successful candidate will play a central role in advancing the School's teaching, research and external engagement in entrepreneurship while contributing to the development of the Trinity Student Entrepreneurship Hub. We seek an internationally recognised scholar whose research advances digital entrepreneurship, platform-based business models, AI- enabled venture creation, digital transformation or entrepreneurial ecosystems. The successful candidate will demonstrate an excellent record of research quality together with evidence that their work informs entrepreneurial practice, policy or executive decision-making.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education programmes, particularly: the MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, MBA programmes, Executive Education, undergraduate entrepreneurship and innovation modules. They will also contribute to the continued development of AI- enhanced teaching practices, experiential entrepreneurship education, venture- based learning and digital learning environments. Context Trinity Business School delivers cutting- edge education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It also offers successful executive education programmes and has ambitions for further expansion in this area. It is envisaged that the Associate Profess or in Entrepreneurship and Innovation will contribute to teaching across these programmes and play a role in their ongoing development. We therefore seek to appoint an Associate Professor who is motivated and passionate about teaching and about its impact on the careers of students, managers and organisations. Trinity Business School is currently expanding its entrepreneurship ecosystem through the integration of the Trinity Student Entrepreneurship Hub within the Business School. This creates a unique opportunity to build stronger connections between research, education, venture creation, executive education and student entrepreneurship. The successful candidate will be expected to play a leadership role in shaping this emerging ecosystem. Informal enquiries can be made to: Dean Professor Laurent Muzellec, email : [email protected] or Associate Professor Paul Ryan, email : [email protected]

Standard Duties of the Post: Successful candidates will: 1. Teach entrepreneurship, innovation management, AI-enabled entrepreneurship, digital business models, digital platforms, international entrepreneurship, venture creation and related subjects across undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education programmes.

2. Develop learning environments that are consistent with modern teaching and learning practices and that are flexible, student-centered and accessible, leveraging digital technologies and AI where appropriate. 3. Undertake appropriate administrative/managerial activities such as program development and management. 4. Develop an internationally recognised programme of impactful and practice-relevant research, including where appropriate action-oriented, qualitative or interdisciplinary approaches. 5. Build meaningful partnerships with founders, investors, corporates, government agencies and the wider entrepreneurial ecosystem while supporting the development of Trinity's entrepreneurship activities.

Qualifications  A PhD in Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management, Digital Entrepreneurship or a closely related discipline.

Knowledge & Experience (Essential & Desirable) Teaching:  Domains: Ability to teach core entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, with expertise in areas such as AI-enabled entrepreneurship, innovation management, platform entrepreneurship, international entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurial strategy or digital transformation. Essential.  Course Development: Proficiency in developing comprehensive course syllabi that reflects the latest developments in the field, including setting learning objectives, choosing appropriate reading materials, designing assignments, including experiential, project-based and venture-based learning. Essential.  Teaching & Assessment Methodology: Demonstrated ability to integrate Artificial Intelligence into teaching, assessment and curriculum design while maintaining academic integrity. Desirable.  Corporate training and Executive education : Experience engaging with entrepreneurs, founders and senior executives through executive education, mentoring or professional development programmes. Desirable  Student Engagement: Ability to inspire and maintain student interest and participation, both in-person and online, fostering an inclusive and collaborative learning environment. Essential.

Research:  Publication Record: A strong and developing publication record in high-quality peer- reviewed journals in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Strategy, Management Education or closely related fields or closely related fields, recognised in the Chartered Association of Business Schools (ABS) Academic Journal Guide or equivalent international rankings. Essential.  Research Impact: Evidence that research informs business practice, entrepreneurship ecosystems, innovation policy or executive decision making. Essential.  Thought Leadership: Evidence of recognised expertise through keynote speaking, executive engagement, practitioner publications, media, advisory boards or similar. Essential.  Supervision and Mentorship: Experience in supervising Ph.D. students, post-doctoral researchers, or research teams, indicating a commitment to developing the next generation of researchers and contributing to the research culture of the institution. Essential.  Innovation and Methodological Rigor: Demonstrated ability to undertake rigorous and innovative research, including the effective use of emerging technologies and interdisciplinary approaches including action research, design research or other practice- engaged methodologies where appropriate. Essential.  Research Funding: A track record of securing competitive research funding from reputable sources, indicating the ability to attract investment for research projects. This also demonstrates recognition of the value and potential impact of the research by funding bodies. Desirable.  Interdisciplinary and Practical Relevance: The ability to conduct interdisciplinary research and connect academic theories with real-world business challenges, thereby ensuring that the research has practical relevance and contributes to solving complex global issues. Desirable

Service to the University / Administration:  The successful candidate will be expected to participate in discipline administration including Admissions, Student Recruitment, Examinations, Course Leadership and Student Attendance. Essential.  Experience leading or contributing significantly to entrepreneurship, innovation or digital-business programmes, including curriculum renewal and academic leadership. Desirable  Proven track record in organisation and administration including leading and working collaboratively with other colleagues as part of a course team. Essential.  A commitment to student care. Essential.  A commitment to professional development. Essential.  Good organisational skills are required, including an ability to meet deadlines. Essential

Engagement with Discipline/ Society: The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate significant engagement with the School/ Society and show strong contribution on outreach activities that include the following:  Have undertaken leadership positions at Discipline, School, Faculty or University level – Essential.  Shows significant contribution to their current school and university – Essential.  Service to the intellectual infrastructure of the discipline or field of study (editing research journals, conference proceedings, other scholarly publications, web sites, refereeing submitted materials) – Essential.  Experience engaging with entrepreneurial ecosystems, including accelerators, incubators, investors or start-up communities. – Desirable.  Societal engagement relevant to the University’s mission statement – Desirable.  Organisation of workshops, seminars, conferences or other collaborative intellectual activity - Desirable.  Value-added engagement with businesses, non-profit organisations and/or government – Desirable.

Skills  Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.  Ability to translate research insights into practical learning experiences, entrepreneurial action and engagement with external stakeholders.  Planning and organisational skills, particularly coordinating processes and systems.  Ability to engage confidently with founders, entrepreneurs, investors and senior executives.

Personal attributes  Capability and confidence to take ownership of problems and seek long term solutions.  Career driven, enthusiastic and motivated.  Commitment to own professional development.  Congenial and respectful team player