Instructor, Business Foundations - Non-Tenure Track

Suffolk University•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Sawyer Business School at Suffolk University invites applications for a Instructor position on the Business Foundations Team. This role is central to our first-year and transition to sophomore student experience combining engaged classroom teaching with academic advising, mentoring, and collaborative retention strategy work. The ideal candidate brings a dynamic teaching presence, a genuine commitment to student success, and the ability to bridge academic learning with real-world business practice. About Suffolk University Sawyer Business School Located in the heart of Boston, the Sawyer Business School prepares students to lead with purpose in a dynamic global economy. With a curriculum designed for the AI era, a faculty committed to immersive teaching, and strong ties to the Boston business community, Sawyer Business School is transforming business education. Our Business Foundations Team is at the center of this mission shaping the first-year experience and setting students on a path to academic success and professional growth.

Requirements

Master's degree or higher in Business, Management, or a closely related field
Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at the college or university level
Demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate teaching with a learner-centered approach
Experience with academic advising or student mentoring in a higher education setting
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage and motivate diverse student populations

Nice To Haves

Meaningful corporate or industry experience in business, consulting, finance, marketing, or related fields
Familiarity with retention frameworks, early alert systems, or student success data practices
Experience with AI literacy integration, experiential learning, or innovative pedagogical approaches
Track record of cross-functional collaboration with administrators, staff, and faculty

Responsibilities

Teach first-year business foundation courses, including core business principles, professional skills, and introduction to the business disciplines
Design and deliver engaging, evidence-informed instruction that bridges theory and practice
Integrate active learning, case-based teaching, and applied projects to foster critical thinking and student engagement
Maintain current course materials aligned with evolving business trends and curriculum standards
Serve as an academic advisor for a designated caseload of first-year BSBA students
Guide students through degree planning, course selection, and academic goal setting
Provide proactive outreach and support to students at risk of academic difficulty
Build meaningful mentoring relationships that support students' professional development and long-term success
Participate in regular strategy meetings with the Associate Dean to assess retention data, identify patterns, and develop targeted interventions
Collaborate with advising staff, faculty colleagues, and student services to create a cohesive, supportive first-year experience
Contribute to the planning and execution of retention initiatives, including early alert programs, success workshops, and student engagement events
Track and report on student progress metrics, providing qualitative insights from advising and classroom interactions
Design and implement structured transition programming to help first-year students successfully navigate the critical move into their sophomore year
Monitor academic performance, course selection patterns, and engagement signals in the spring semester to identify students who may be considering departure or transfer
Conduct intentional end-of-year advising conversations that affirm students' sense of belonging, reinforce their academic trajectory, and build commitment to returning
Collaborate with the Associate Dean to develop targeted outreach strategies for at-risk students between the spring and fall semesters, including summer touchpoints and re-enrollment support
Coordinate warm handoffs to sophomore-level advisors, faculty, and programs to ensure continuity of support beyond the first year
Contribute to continuous improvement of transition programming by tracking outcomes and sharing qualitative and quantitative insights with the broader retention team
Participate in departmental meetings, curriculum review processes, and school-wide initiatives
Contribute to recruitment, orientation, and co-curricular programming efforts
Engage with the Suffolk University and Boston business community to support experiential learning opportunities