Adjunct Instructor, Plaster College of Business and Entrepreneurship; Entrepreneurship

Job Title

Adjunct Instructor, Entrepreneurship

Business and Entrepreneurship

An adjunct instructor is responsible for teaching, service, and related administrative activities. This position may also include academic advising, program design, and student mentoring.

• Teaching and Learning

  Focus on the talents, interests, and future of the student by clearly communicating learning goals and how those goals are assessed. Teach course sessions in an organized way, providing time for reflection, discussion, and application of ideas or information. Make learning engaging and interesting. Develop adaptive thinking and problem‑solving skills by using examples to explain difficult points. Encourage students to question ideas and adjust instruction if students experience difficulties.
  
  Provide useful feedback on tests or completed assignments and use assessment results to offer extra help or extended learning opportunities. Establish a positive, productive, and respectful classroom environment, hold all classes as scheduled, enforce university policies, and inform the appropriate university official about violations that cannot be redressed through normal faculty intervention. Distribute the syllabus to each student, follow the established course schedule, and provide written notice of any substantial changes.
  
  Require use of the course text to an extent that warrants purchase. Ensure students receive reasonable and timely assistance with course assignments. Administer exams or other evaluative activities during the scheduled final exam time and determine final grades as prescribed in the syllabus.

• Mentoring

  Promote volunteer opportunities, conduct research with students, provide curricular enhancements or extensions, tutoring, resume‑building initiatives, responsible citizenship and leadership opportunities. Connect students with university resources and help them solve problems or adapt their thinking. Promote healthy and ethical lifestyles. Provide an unwavering example of professionalism and complete any additional requirements as requested by the dean.

• Shared Responsibility

  Engage in scholarly activities and creative endeavors that contribute to the academic mission. Supervise laboratories, independent study activities, and off‑campus learning such as practicums and internships. Participate in shared governance, volunteer for university events and initiatives, recruit, and coordinate work behavior with colleagues. Exhibit interpersonal effectiveness with and respect for students, colleagues, and administrators.

• Subject‑Matter Expertise

  Design, develop, and teach assigned undergraduate and graduate courses and seminars.

• Master’s degree required.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems independently.
• Ability to be organized and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canvas, and CAMS.

General office and/or classroom conditions.

Stamina to teach class as required. Ability to stand or sit for extended time periods. Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination and to providing a positive discrimination‑free educational work environment.