Academic Administrator and Lecturer – The Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, UC Davis

Academic Administrator and Lecturer – The Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, UC Davis

• Institution: University of California, Davis (UC Davis)

• Academic Unit / Department: Graduate School of Management / Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: JPF07855

• Appointment Type: Part-Time Academic Administrator (67%) + Part-Time Lecturer (33%)

• Academic Rank / Level: Academic Administrator and Lecturer

• Salary / Remuneration: Academic Administrator: $94,231–$144,836; Lecturer: $79,887–$153,069

• Location: Davis, California, United States

• Application Deadline: June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM Pacific Time; initial review September 30, 2026

📋 Overview of Role

UC Davis seeks an Academic Administrator and Lecturer to provide executive leadership for the Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship while also teaching in the Graduate School of Management. The position combines strategic program administration, fundraising, external partnerships, entrepreneurship initiatives, and graduate/undergraduate business instruction.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Academic Administration (67%): Lead the development and implementation of entrepreneurship and innovation programs, including Entrepreneurship Academies, Big Bang! Business Competition, fellowship programs, mentor networks, and undergraduate programming.

• Establish strategic goals for the Institute and coordinate staff, resources, and program delivery.

• Develop and support fundraising and sponsorship initiatives with corporations, foundations, funding agencies, investors, and other external partners.

• Build and maintain relationships with university units, industry organizations, entrepreneurs, investors, professional organizations, foundations, policymakers, and other stakeholders.

• Represent the Institute through speaking engagements, media relations, conferences, and professional activities.

• Lecturer (33%): Teach within the Graduate School of Management, including courses such as MGT 251 – Management of Innovation, the Business Development Clinic, and/or an Online MBA Residential course.

• Develop and deliver courses focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, industry trends, leadership development, networking, and professional growth.

• Create course materials, assignments, and examinations; conduct lectures, grade coursework, and provide office hours.

• Serve as instructor or co-instructor of record for assigned courses, primarily in person, with some weekend teaching at Sacramento and San Ramon locations.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: MBA or Master's degree in a relevant field for the Academic Administrator position; MBA, MS, or equivalent degree in business or a closely related field for the Lecturer position.

• Experience & Specializations: Experience in innovation and entrepreneurship is strongly preferred, along with evidence of teaching, leadership, program administration, and management skills.

• Leadership & Fundraising: Demonstrated ability or potential to obtain extramural support for program activities.

• Student Development: Demonstrated ability or potential and interest in mentoring and advising students.

• Professional Skills: Strong communication, collaboration, collegiality, and professional citizenship.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Academic Administrator: Salary range of $94,231–$144,836.

• Lecturer: Estimated salary range of $79,887–$153,069.

• Lecturer compensation and appointment duration depend on the number of courses assigned and units per course.

• Access to University of California employee benefits, subject to applicable appointment and eligibility requirements.

• The Academic Administrator appointment is contingent on funding and administrative approval.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae / Resume

3. Evidence of Teaching, such as course evaluations or course materials

4. Authorization to Release Information Form

5. Contact information for 3–5 references

6. Optional: Statement of Teaching Accomplishments and Philosophy

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07855

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: cgcoleman@ucdavis.edu

• 📅 Initial Review Date: September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM Pacific Time

• 📅 Final Application Date: June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM Pacific Time

• Applications received after the initial review date will be considered only if the position has not yet been filled.

🌐 Official Website / Domain: recruit.ucdavis.edu