Noblitt Entrepreneurship Director
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has an opening in Academic Affairs and seeks a visionary leader to serve as the inaugural Noblitt Entrepreneurship Director.
The Noblitt Entrepreneurship Director is an endowed position and presents a unique opportunity to cultivate the next generation of innovators who will solve pressing challenges—from advancing healthcare and sustainable technologies to creating solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities. This position will work closely with Rose-Hulman Ventures.
For 25 years, Rose-Hulman Ventures has given students hands-on experience developing real technological solutions, from life-saving medical devices to innovations that address genuine market needs. In early 2027, Ventures will relocate to Innovation Grove, a $102 million district that brings Ventures close to campus and creates unprecedented opportunities for faculty and students to collaborate with healthcare and industry partners working on meaningful challenges.
As the Noblitt Entrepreneurship Director you will teach courses and organize workshops/seminars in entrepreneurship, innovation, and related topics, supervise student independent studies, senior design projects, and research related to entrepreneurship, and advise students on entrepreneurial projects and career paths. Rose-Hulman operates on a trimester system. The teaching expectation is two to three courses per academic year. In this endowed position, you will work to build a cohesive entrepreneurial ecosystem that brings together academics, student organizations (ESCALATE and RISE), alumni and investors for a supportive environment for entrepreneurism to thrive. You will work alongside faculty who are nationally recognized leaders in KEEN (Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network).
The Noblitt Entrepreneurship Director will partner with Institutional Advancement and Career Services to cultivate relationships entrepreneurs from industry, investors, alumni and friends of the Institute, leveraging an expanding network of expertise and resources to develop students’ entrepreneurial mindset and engagement. With this, you will connect and interact with our Sawmill Society—an engaged network of alumni entrepreneurs eager to mentor students who will build responsible, impactful ventures. Through these connections, you will establish and maintain an advisory council of distinguished entrepreneurs. You will lead fundraising efforts for the Entrepreneurship Center to support operations and student activities through corporate partnerships, through networking and grant writing.
Additionally, the Noblitt Entrepreneurship Director will serve as a member of the Academic Affairs Leadership team and assist with setting strategic priorities and direction for the department. You will help ensure departmental goals align with Institute priorities and participate in the budgeting process by identifying project needs and priorities. This position will serve on various groups and committees and represent the Provost, Academic Affairs, and/or the Institute at various meetings/functions as needed.
Qualified candidates will hold a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or related field and five to seven years of related entrepreneurial experience. Experience working with students, success in business startups, and/or prior experience establishing an entrepreneurship center for business development is required. Must have superior oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Strong organizational skills, computing proficiencies, quality customer service practices, and multitasking capabilities are required.
In addition to the above qualifications, preferred candidates will have a doctoral degree in a STEM related field and ten years of related work experience. Experience in Intellectual Property laws and policy is preferred.
At Rose-Hulman, your successes are celebrated in a welcoming, supportive, and flexible environment with a number of benefits and resources including a variety of health benefit options; voluntary benefits such as Group Accident and/or Group Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Caregiver Resources; participation in Tuition Exchange; a generous and flexible paid leave program and dedicated time for professional development. As a Rose-Hulman employee, you will also enjoy access to full-service fitness facilities and programming; a performing arts center featuring national touring acts and campus productions; and access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities, and equipment. All employees experience opportunities to have an impact on student lives and be part of a greater purpose through multidisciplinary project collaboration that can have a global impact, as well as receive continual encouragement and support for philanthropic and volunteer opportunities.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) focused institution, whose students’ education and success are the nucleus of everything we strive for. We have been ranked No. 1 among U.S. engineering colleges by the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Guide for the last 27 consecutive years. We support and recognize excellence in teaching, learning, innovation, and intellectual growth of our students, faculty, and staff. Our campus culture is student-focused, welcoming, and inclusive. Here, we believe that every employee has a role to play in the mission of the institute: to provide our students with the world's best undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics education in an environment of individual attention and support.
Located on the banks of the Wabash River and conveniently located within driving distance of seven major cities, Terre Haute is a vibrant community with a revitalized downtown, museums, parks, four higher ed institutions, a rich historical past, and dynamic food, music, and arts scene.
Salary range is $95,000 – $130,000. Salary is competitive. A higher salary may be negotiated based on experience and qualifications.
Applications: Only online applications/resumes submitted via the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Employment Opportunities website, jobs.rose-hulman.edu, will be accepted until the position is filled. Contact Human Resources via email, HRApply@rose-hulman.edu, for questions.
This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship at this time.
EEO
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Institute’s policy to treat all employees and applicants equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards. Rose-Hulman will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any complaint process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Human Resources.