Summary
SEA Ventures is seeking an Entrepreneurship Lecturer in Riyadh to teach and train learners in entrepreneurship, innovation, venture creation, and business development. The role includes developing courses and training materials, facilitating practical learning, assessing participants, and mentoring students, entrepreneurs, and startup founders. The lecturer will also contribute to curriculum development and collaborate with industry partners, investors, and government entities. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience teaching or delivering related training are required; practical startup or entrepreneurship experience is preferred.
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Company Description
- ABOUT US
SEA Ventures Group is a strategic innovation and entrepreneurship force driving growth across Saudi Arabia’s most promising sectors. We specialize in business accelerators & incubators, strategic consultations, and tailored training programs with internationally recognized professional certifications. Additionally, we provide comprehensive branding, marketing, and event management services, enabling startups, corporations, and government entities to innovate, scale, and achieve sustainable growth.
Job Description
Position Summary
The Entrepreneurship Lecturer is responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, training, and mentorship in entrepreneurship, innovation, venture creation, business development, and startup ecosystems. The role involves designing and delivering undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, executive education, and professional development programs; facilitating practical entrepreneurial learning experiences; mentoring students and entrepreneurs; contributing to curriculum development; and collaborating with industry partners to strengthen entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver courses, diploma modules, workshops, bootcamps, and training programs in entrepreneurship, innovation, startup creation, business development, business models, and related subjects.
- Design and develop course content, training materials, assessments, case studies, and practical learning activities aligned with academic and industry standards.
- Facilitate engaging classroom sessions, executive education programs, workshops, simulations, experiential learning activities, and entrepreneurship training.
- Mentor and support students, entrepreneurs, and startup founders in developing business ideas, validating concepts, and building sustainable ventures.
- Guide participants through entrepreneurial projects, business plans, feasibility studies, pitch presentations, incubation, and acceleration activities.
- Assess student and participant performance, provide constructive feedback, and monitor learning outcomes.
- Contribute to curriculum development, course enhancement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with faculty members, industry experts, entrepreneurs, investors, and government entities to enhance practical learning and industry engagement.
- Organize and participate in conferences, seminars, entrepreneurship events, startup competitions, innovation challenges, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in entrepreneurship, innovation, business development, and startup ecosystems.
- Support entrepreneurship centers, incubators, accelerators, innovation labs, and related programs as required.
- Contribute to applied research, consultancy, thought leadership, or publications where appropriate.
- Participate in departmental meetings, quality assurance initiatives, accreditation activities, and institutional committees as assigned.
- Perform other teaching, training, academic, and administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Management, Innovation, or a related field.
- Experience teaching or delivering training in entrepreneurship, innovation, business, or related disciplines.
- Experience developing and delivering workshops, executive education, or professional training programs.
- Practical experience in entrepreneurship, startup development, consulting, innovation, investment, or business development is preferred.
- Experience mentoring student projects, entrepreneurs, or startup ventures is an advantage.
- Research, publications, or applied research experience is desirable.
- Professional certifications in entrepreneurship, innovation, design thinking, business development, or related fields are a plus.
Additional Information
Key Skills
- Entrepreneurship & Venture Creation
- Innovation Management
- Startup Ecosystems
- Business Model Development
- Design Thinking
- Lean Startup Methodology
- Curriculum & Training Development
- Teaching & Facilitation
- Mentoring & Coaching
- Public Speaking & Presentation Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
- English & Arabic (Written and Spoken)
Preferred Areas of Expertise
- Entrepreneurship
- Innovation & Technology Commercialization
- Startup Development
- Venture Capital & Investment
- Family Business Entrepreneurship
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Corporate Entrepreneurship (Intrapreneurship)
- Business Strategy & Growth
- Digital Entrepreneurship
- SME Development