Entrepreneur in Residence Business

Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business & Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur in Residence Position Description

• Position Summary:
  Merrilee Alexander Kick Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at TWU seeks an experienced and visionary Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) to foster entrepreneurial thinking and drive startup activity across campus. The EIR will mentor students and faculty encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration and support the growth of early-stage ventures. This role also includes teaching up to one course per semester on entrepreneurship or innovation managing a university-wide student pitch competition and serving as an ambassador for the centers initiatives.
• Appointment Details:
• Advise faculty on entrepreneurship curriculum and program development.
• Serve as a guest speaker in relevant courses.
• Engage and mentor students through one-on-one and group sessions focused on entrepreneurship and early-stage venture growth.
• Supervise and advise student entrepreneurial projects.
• Teach up to two courses per academic year (subject to departmental approval) on entrepreneurship innovation or venture creation.
• Design launch and manage an annual student pitch competition including promotion application review coaching and event execution.
• Lead workshops guest lectures and community-building activities related to startup development and entrepreneurial leadership.
• Collaborate with faculty staff and external partners to expand the centers innovation ecosystem.
• Facilitate connections between students and industry experts potential investors and startup resources.
• Advise on strategic programming and outreach to advance the Merrilee Alexander Kick Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurships mission.
• Serve as the primary advisor for students participating in entrepreneurship programs helping them set goals apply innovative frameworks and overcome challenges.
• Support and advise entrepreneurs affiliated with the Merrilee Alexander Kick Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship connecting them to appropriate resources and programs.
• Assist students and program participants in preparing for pitch competitions and related opportunities.
• Represent the Merrilee Alexander Kick Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at information sessions and recruitment events.
• Build and maintain a regional network of entrepreneurial resources for the College.
• Develop outreach initiatives to strengthen entrepreneurship among TWU students and the wider community.
• Engage with local entrepreneurs and organizations in Denton Dallas and Houston.
• Support the universitys broader mission of student learning and professional growth.
• Proven experience as a founder co-founder or executive in one or more startup ventures.
• Experience advising aspiring and first-time entrepreneurs.
• Demonstrated success in early-stage company growth fundraising and business model development.
• Passion for mentoring and inspiring students from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of entrepreneurial methodologies including Lean Startup and customer discovery.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in teaching workshop facilitation or public speaking is highly desirable.
• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Part-Time Appointment 50% Commitment On-Campus 2-3 Days/Week

Key Responsibilities:

Program Development & Teaching

Entrepreneurial Advising & Student Engagement

Outreach & Ecosystem Development

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a founder co-founder or executive in one or more startup ventures.
• Experience advising aspiring and first-time entrepreneurs.
• Demonstrated success in early-stage company growth fundraising and business model development.
• Passion for mentoring and inspiring students from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of entrepreneurial methodologies including Lean Startup and customer discovery.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in teaching workshop facilitation or public speaking is highly desirable.
• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred.

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