Adjunct Teaching - Rollins Center - ENT 101: Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves teaching a 3-credit-hour course, ENT 101: Introduction to Entrepreneurship, at the Rollins Center. The course will cover the history and benefits of entrepreneurship, various pathways, core principles of starting a business, and will guide students in identifying their entrepreneurial journey. The role includes designing course materials, delivering classroom instruction, mentoring students, and managing assessments and grading.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher, completed by the start date.
• Directly relevant entrepreneurial and professional experience in the subject area of the course (minimum of 3-5 years of experience).
• Successful candidate must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
• 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 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

• Deliver and manage a 3-credit-hour course introducing the history and benefits of entrepreneurship in society.
• Introduce students to various entrepreneurship pathways, including the benefits and requirements of each.
• Teach core principles of entrepreneurship, including finding and testing business ideas, understanding customers and markets, and the initial steps of forming a business.
• Help students identify their own entrepreneurial pathway and build the confidence and skills to begin their entrepreneurial journey.
• Design and prepare course materials in coordination with the full-time faculty coordinator and deliver classroom instruction.
• Mentor students outside of class and provide guidance throughout the course.
• Manage student assessments and grading with assistance from teaching assistants and the faculty coordinator and support achievement of course learning outcomes.
• Teach a 14-week semester course consisting of approximately 28 class sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level