Adjunct Professor - California School of Management & Leadership: Finance, Technology

Job Description

The California School of Management and Leadership (CSML) has a long history with an alumni base spread globally. CSML prepares students to be global leaders through multicultural and multinational education. As the school is in growth mode, we are expanding ground programs, online modality, and geographical reach.

Applicants to this position will be considered for a candidate pool encompassing one or more subject areas outlined in this description. The pool will be used to identify qualified candidates for potential appointments during the 2026‑2027 academic year.

Salary Range: $24–$36 hourly based on course requirements and level of education. This is a temporary, non‑benefits eligible role.

Los Angeles Campus – Hospitality Management – MBA Program

Adjunct faculty for the Technology and Statistics MBA Program, under the direction of the Program Director of MBA, provides on‑campus instruction, guidance, and support to CSML students for the following courses:

• Analysis of Financial and Accounting Data
• Technology Tools for Managerial Decision Making
• Statistical Analysis and Modeling for Business
• Technology‑Enabled Operations Management

Each course lasts 8 weeks with an additional week for prep and an additional week for grading. The course meets one day a week for 4 hours or in an executive format.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Master’s, Doctoral or other terminal degree from an accredited college or university, depending on the course.
• Experience:
  
  5 years in relevant specialization for those with a master’s; 2 years for those with a doctoral degree.
• Certifications/licenses:
  None.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Facilitating classroom and distance/distributed learning
• Course and syllabus preparation
• Class curriculum coordination and planning
• Assessment and evaluation of learners
• Mentoring and advising students
• Holding office hours and meeting with students

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and be self‑motivated.
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to explain complex requirements clearly.
• Flexible workflow to meet departmental needs and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Drive to encourage, direct, hold accountable, and guide candidates toward task completion.
• Effective team member and relationship‑building with students, faculty, registrar, and academic departments.
• Culturally competent communication with diverse people.
• Highly motivated, focused and results oriented.
• Discretion, tact, and confidentiality.
• Collaboration with other university stakeholders.
• Administrative decision‑making and judgment.

Direct reports:
Program Director, Master of Business Program (MBA). Indirect reports:
None.

Internal:
Interacts with Program Director, Campus Director, and Academic Program Coordinator for support.

External:
None.

Standard office setting with occasional low to moderate noise, temperatures, and standard office equipment.

Regular sitting, mobility, communication, keyboarding, reading.

• Perform all work in compliance with organizational policies and regulations.
• Participate in compliance activities and report issues.
• Align with Alliant International University Mission, Values, and Pillars.

• Employment contingent on successful completion of a background check (criminal, prior employment, education verification). Failure may affect employment status.

• Anti‑Discrimination Policy: Alliant University prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in employment practices.
• Alliant University is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; offers contingent upon work‑authorization documentation.
• Applicants with disabilities or needing assistance may contact Office of People & Culture.