Business Instructor - Adjunct
About The Position
Adjunct instructors are primarily responsible for instruction and classroom/student maintenance. This role requires a Master's Degree or higher in Business Administration, Management, or a closely related field, with a Ph.D. preferred. Demonstrated expertise in core business disciplines such as management, marketing, finance, or entrepreneurship is essential. Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level is preferred, along with strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. The ability to design and deliver engaging instruction in both classroom and online environments, proficiency with instructional technology and learning management systems (LMS), and a commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and ethical learning environment are also key. Experience with curriculum development and assessment is a plus. The role requires flexibility to teach day or evening classes and a willingness to participate in departmental meetings, student advising, and professional development.
Requirements
- Master's Degree or higher in Business Administration, Management, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated expertise in core business disciplines such as management, marketing, finance, or entrepreneurship
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to design and deliver engaging instruction in classroom and/or online environments
- Proficiency with instructional technology and learning management systems (LMS)
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and ethical learning environment
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. preferred
- Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred
- Experience with curriculum development and assessment is a plus
- Flexibility to teach day or evening classes
- Willingness to participate in departmental meetings, student advising, and professional development
Responsibilities
- Attend a weekly feedback meeting with assigned EU administrator (Dean of Academic Affairs, Academic Advisor, or Program Director) to review student and classroom issues
- Maintain accurate attendance (daily and weekly)
- Make phone calls to students who have been absent
- Review and administer pre- and post-testing in all appropriate courses
- Administer required surveys and assessments in all appropriate courses
- Notify registrar of changes in roster
- Prevent "do not admit" students from entering class until cleared
- Maintain an accurate and fair grading scheme for each student
- Adhere to all University policies, rules, and regulations
- Maintain formal, neat, legible, accurate, and organized course syllabi
- Update attendance daily and grades weekly; ensure any physical student records of attendance and grades remain on campus in the designated area
- Conduct class according to scheduled times
- Prevent excessive breaks
- Avoid dismissing classes early
- Arrive at the University 20 minutes before the start of class fully prepared for each session
- Be available to students 15 minutes prior to the beginning of class session for questions and advising
- Submit grades no later than Monday 5pm EST following the end of each term
- Ensure that students adhere to University Policy
- Attend, if possible, graduation ceremonies
- Maintain classrooms in a clean and orderly manner
- Motivate, encourage, and assist students with academic issues and class attendance
- Maintain current and accurate information related to the subjects taught
- Complete annual professional development plans
- Tutor students as necessary
- Abide by all State, Federal, and/or University laws and rules pertaining to safety, health, and conduct
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
