Adjunct Faculty: Online Faculty in Artificial Intelligence
About The Position
San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), an innovative, nonprofit, WASC-accredited university located in the heart of Silicon Valley, seeks a forward-thinking and experienced Online Adjunct Professor of Artificial Intelligence to teach AI 505: Corporate Strategy in AI. Working alongside AI-enabled instructional technologies, the faculty member will guide graduate students through engaging asynchronous learning experiences while providing the mentorship, coaching, and academic oversight that only expert faculty can deliver. AI 505 recognizes that Artificial Intelligence is no longer simply a technical capability—it is a board-level strategic imperative. The course prepares current and aspiring business leaders to integrate AI at enterprise scale using strategic frameworks, governance principles, and organizational change practices. Students learn to identify opportunities where AI creates competitive advantage, align AI initiatives with corporate strategy, evaluate ethical, legal, and societal risks, develop responsible AI governance frameworks, mobilize cross-functional teams, and measure organizational outcomes using meaningful KPIs. Through executive case studies, simulations, and a capstone consulting project, students develop a comprehensive enterprise AI strategy suitable for presentation to executive leadership.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Business, or a closely related discipline.
- Experience teaching graduate-level online courses using a Learning Management System.
- Expertise in enterprise AI strategy, AI governance, responsible AI, digital transformation, and organizational change.
- Experience incorporating generative AI and AI-enhanced pedagogy into higher education.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Must reside in California.
Nice To Haves
- Executive leadership or consulting experience leading enterprise AI initiatives.
- Experience with ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini, or comparable AI platforms.
- Experience teaching graduate business, AI, or executive education.
Responsibilities
- Provide an engaging, supportive, and student-centered online learning experience.
- Teach AI 505: Corporate Strategy in AI using pre-designed executive case studies, simulations, and applied consulting projects.
- Build meaningful relationships with students through mentoring and professional coaching.
- Conduct optional 60-minute virtual office hours twice weekly.
- Review AI-supported formative assessment recommendations and validate student mastery.
- Continuously improve course materials and AI-enabled learning experiences.
- Evaluate summative assessments and submit final grades in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to advance SFBU's AI curriculum.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
