Adjunct Professor - California School of Management & Leadership: Hospitality Management
About The Position
Alliant University's California School of Management and Leadership is creating a candidate pool for potential adjunct appointments during the 2026–2027 academic year. The position supports the Hospitality Management concentration in the MBA program at the Los Angeles Campus. Under the direction of the Program Director of MBA, the adjunct professor provides on-campus instruction, guidance, and support to students. Courses may include Entrepreneurship in Hospitality, Trends in Hospitality, and Human Resources Management for Hospitality. Each course lasts eight weeks, with an additional week for instructor preparation and another week for grading. Courses meet one day per week for four hours or follow the executive format. The role is temporary and not eligible for benefits, with an hourly salary range of $24–$36 based on course requirements and education level. The adjunct professor facilitates classroom and distance/distributed learning, prepares courses and syllabi, coordinates curriculum and planning, assesses and evaluates learners, mentors and advises students, and holds office hours and meetings with students. The position collaborates with university stakeholders to support student success and performs work in accordance with university policies, applicable regulations, professional standards, and laws. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Requirements
- A master's, doctoral, or other terminal degree from an accredited college or university, depending on the needs of the course being taught.
- For candidates with a master's degree, five years of appropriate experience in the required specialization or expertise.
- For candidates with a doctoral degree, two years of appropriate experience in the required specialization or expertise.
- Proficient computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
- Accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to explain complex requirements clearly and concisely.
- Ability to adapt workflow to department and student needs, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to encourage, direct, hold accountable, and guide students toward task completion.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member and develop trusting relationships with students and university employees.
- Cultural competence and ability to communicate and interact effectively with diverse people.
- Ability to exercise discretion and tact and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments.
- Must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- Successful completion of a background check, including criminal, prior employment, and education verification.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate classroom and distance/distributed learning.
- Prepare courses and syllabi.
- Coordinate and plan course curricula.
- Assess and evaluate learners.
- Mentor and advise students.
- Hold office hours and meet with students.
- Collaborate with university stakeholders to support student success.
- Perform duties in compliance with organizational policies, applicable regulations, professional standards, and laws.
- Participate in and support organizational compliance activities, and report compliance-related issues.
