Executive in Residence, Villanova School of Business

Executive in Residence, Villanova School of Business

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For full consideration for the position, complete applications must be submitted via the VU jobs portal at https://jobs.villanova.edu/.

All initial applications are to include an application letter and curriculum vitae.

Candidates invited for an on-campus interview will also be asked to provide a statement addressing their potential contributions to the University’s Mission and Enduring Commitments.

The Villanova Mission Statement is available at: https://www1.villanova.edu/university/president/about-university.html

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Posting Number:	20260077F
Position Title:	Executive in Residence, Villanova School of Business
Position Type:	Faculty
Location:	Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type:	Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule:	full-time/12-months
Department:	222-Marketing
Position Summary:	Why work at Villanova? Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others. Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum. Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more. Applications are invited for the Executive in Residence position at the Villanova School of Business. We welcome expertise from all areas of business and private sector experience. The position begins Spring 2027 and will report to the Department Chair of Marketing and Business Law. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:	The position includes teaching responsibilities of 6 credits (generally two courses) at the undergraduate and/or graduate level as assigned by the Chair of the Marketing and Business Law Department. The position also includes leadership and oversight of the Villanova Venture Capital (VVC) initiative. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, strategic planning and implementation of student programming, oversight of the student-managed Villanova Venture Fund, development and maintenance of the Advisory Council, managing the budget to ensure fiscal responsibility, and other duties that promote and advance the VVC initiative. This position includes serving as the primary liaison with other university units (e.g., IIE, Engineering Entrepreneurship, Scapra Center for Entrepreneurship and Law, Office of General Council, Office of Investments, Office of Financial Affairs, and other relevant units). This position also includes coordination with the O’Donnell Center staff of events related to the VVC program. This includes ensuring events are listed appropriately on Handshake and appropriate marketing materials are developed and deployed to drive student engagement. The position will also support the academic enterprise of Villanova through publishing venture/entrepreneurship research and thought-leadership articles in peer-reviewed and popular press outlets. Other related duties as assigned by the Department Chair.
Minimum Qualifications:	Significant private sector experience in business, specifically in the area of venture capital and institutional investing, and success in teaching undergraduate students.
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Special Message to Applicants:	For full consideration for the position, complete applications must be submitted via the VU jobs portal at https://jobs.villanova.edu/. All initial applications are to include an application letter and curriculum vitae. Candidates invited for an on-campus interview will also be asked to provide a statement addressing their potential contributions to the University’s Mission and Enduring Commitments. The Villanova Mission Statement is available at: https://www1.villanova.edu/university/president/about-university.html
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Salary Posting Information:	Competitive
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Job Classification:	faculty

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