Adjunct Faculty - Business

Position Overview

Dean College's Dean R. Sander ’47 School of Business is looking for a dynamic, experienced, student‑centered adjunct faculty to teach in‑person business courses during the Fall 2026 semester. The role focuses on experiential learning and active engagement in the classroom, creating a compelling and professional learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds.

We are recruiting for three courses: BUS‑123 Introduction to Business, BUS‑151 Design Thinking, and BUS‑495 Business Policy and Strategic Management. These 3‑credit classes meet 2.5 hours per week. Adjunct pay is $3,300 per section.

Adjuncts are expected to hold one office hour each week for each section they teach. All faculty must use the learning management system Canvas at a minimum level established by the College and be able to incorporate digital tools into instruction.

Schedule of available sections:

• BUS‑123:
  Introduction to Business | TTH 9:30‑10:45 am
• BUS‑151:
  Design Thinking | TTH 12:30‑1:45 pm
• BUS‑495:
  Business Policy and Strategic Management | MW 12:30‑1:45 pm

• Master's degree in business or a related field is required;
  PhD preferred.
• Experience teaching at the college level in person is required; experience in the business industry or teaching within the business field is preferred.
• Strong computer skills are required. Experience using technologies and strategies to enhance pedagogy is required.
• Ability and willingness to be responsive and supportive to students through college online resources and digital tools is required.
• Experience with or willingness to learn Canvas, the College learning management system, and classroom media is required.
• Expertise in learner‑centered teaching is required. Experience working effectively with a culturally diverse student body with a variety of learning styles is required.

Dean College is an equal‑opportunity, Title IX institution and pledges to recruit, select, and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and staff, with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion, and applicants for admission, enrolled students, and graduates without discrimination or segregation.

The College is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross‑cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, faculty, and community members. All employment decisions are made on a non‑discriminatory basis.

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