Adjunct Teaching - Finance Dept - Cougar Capital

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

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About The Position

Serve as an adjunct faculty advisor supporting Cougar Capital , a student-managed private equity and venture capital investment program within the Marriott School of Business. Support instruction for MBA 664 (Private Equity & Venture Capital) and MBA 665 Part 1 & Part 2 (Advanced Private Equity & Venture Capital Strategy) by contributing professional insight during class sessions. Facilitate learning by engaging with students through questions, discussion, and applied perspectives related to sourcing, due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and portfolio management in private markets. Meet regularly with student leaders and/or fund teams to provide mentorship related to investment process, class dynamics, and professional development. Collaborate with faculty instructors and student leadership to ensure a cohesive experiential learning environment. Advise on student investment pitches and analyses by asking questions that encourage critical thinking and deeper understanding, without directing outcomes or advocating for specific investment decisions. Provide career guidance and share professional experience related to careers in private equity, venture capital, and related investment fields.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or a closely related field required; MBA or Ph.D. preferred.
• The required degree must be completed by the start date.
• Evidence of relevant professional experience in private equity, venture capital, growth equity, or related investment fields.
• This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
• BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission.
• It is anticipated that BYU faculty members will: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it "bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel" (Spencer W. Kimball).
• All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
• All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
• Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching, instructional support, or mentoring experience at the collegiate level, or equivalent professional experience aligned with the course content.
• Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an adjunct faculty advisor supporting Cougar Capital , a student-managed private equity and venture capital investment program within the Marriott School of Business.
• Support instruction for MBA 664 (Private Equity & Venture Capital) and MBA 665 Part 1 & Part 2 (Advanced Private Equity & Venture Capital Strategy) by contributing professional insight during class sessions.
• Facilitate learning by engaging with students through questions, discussion, and applied perspectives related to sourcing, due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and portfolio management in private markets.
• Meet regularly with student leaders and/or fund teams to provide mentorship related to investment process, class dynamics, and professional development.
• Collaborate with faculty instructors and student leadership to ensure a cohesive experiential learning environment.
• Advise on student investment pitches and analyses by asking questions that encourage critical thinking and deeper understanding, without directing outcomes or advocating for specific investment decisions.
• Provide career guidance and share professional experience related to careers in private equity, venture capital, and related investment fields.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees