Adjunct Faculty, School of Business

Position: Adjunct Faculty, School of Business (2026)
Classification Information

FLSA Exempt Rate Per Credit Hour $1496

Position Information

Position Title Adjunct Faculty, School of Business (2026) Department Name School of Business Academic or Calendar Year academic School Name Other

Position Overview

To teach the BUS 100 course which prepares students for the college experience, builds professional and technical skills, and introduces students in business careers. Course content includes the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Power Point, Excel, and then builds learning skills including time management, navigating a learning management platform, and study skills, and begins to develop professional skills including interpersonal communication, writing, customer service, teamwork, and problem solving.

The course integrates engaging learning modalities including guest speakers, group activities, case studies.

Essential Duties

* Prepare students for the college experience.

* Begin to develop skills in technology.

* Build professional skills.

* Introduce students to majors and careers in business.

Occasional Duties

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean, School of business.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

n/a

Required Qualifications

* Master's degree in a business discipline.

* Professional experience in business and some teaching experience at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications

* Candidate must be able to teach the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and be an engaging, interactive teacher who can motivate Freshman to be curious learners and succeed academically.

* Candidate should have knowledge of customer service principles and possess strong presentation skills.

* Candidate should be willing and able to mentor and coach students.

Environmental Conditions

This is an in person class taught in a RIC classroom. Candidates should be able to navigate the RIC learning platform Blackboard.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A00054 Benefits Eligible? No Number of Positions Available 1 Anticipated Start Date or Semester 2026 Posting Date 09/08/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions/Information for Applicants

* Candidates must eligible to work in the United States.

* UNION ELIGIBILITY:
Adjuncts become eligible to join the RIC/AFT Adjunct Union if they complete 6 load hours (excludes applied music) within the two previous consecutive years.

* Payment is made once a month; applicable taxes are withheld.

* There are no fringe benefits with this position.

* Candidates will be required to provide contact information for three professional references.