Adjunct Professor, Entrepreneurial Development

TBD

Open to the Public

Part
-Time, Temporary

ES0000/0000/01

$50 per contact hour

Open Until Filled

5171 South Dakota Avenue, N.E. Washington, DC 20017

The University of the District of Columbia is a public land grant institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers.

Incumbents must teach all assigned classes and hours as determined by semester course schedule;
Incumbents will be required to prepare and deliver relevant curriculum to students in the course, using a variety of teaching methods to include, but not limited to, lecture, class discussion, demonstration labs, and projects. The University of the District of Columbia Community College (UDC-CC) a branch campus of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is seeking enthusiastic and qualified part-time instructors interested in teaching Entrepreneurial Development Training Course(s).

The training programs are intended to provide students with the fundamental, intermediate, and advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities of enrolled students. The course(s) will teach students foundational entrepreneurial skills such as innovative problem solving, pitching, and financial management and analysis.

• Teaches assigned course(s) as specified in WDLL’s regular semester course schedule and for customized partnership cohorts, as necessary.
• Developing customized work-based learning projects and/or opportunities to apply learned knowledge and skills
• Connecting students’ career pathway courses and training to entrepreneurial endeavors.
• Evaluates and select texts and instructional materials; prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Provides students an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the institution, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria.
• Uses the institution’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students.
• Delivers course content using a variety of teaching styles and provide interesting and engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered.
• Maintains records of enrollment and attendance, assessments and grades, submit class rosters and grade sheets by the deadlines established by the institution.
• Provides a classroom environment conducive to learning, establishing and maintaining classroom control.
• Encourages students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations when available and use feedback to improve course delivery.
• Attends all meetings, ceremonies and official functions as specified by the Chief Academic Officer, Chief Community College Officer and/or Dean.
• Attends one or more orientation session(s) to become familiar with the Institution’s mission and teaching philosophy, policies and procedures and the learning management system.
• Meets with the Dean or Department Chair/Division Director as needed to discuss all aspects of the course including student progress and curriculum development (may be required to provide input into program development).
• Adheres to University policies and guidelines in all matters concerning academics and student and staff conduct.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related discipline from an accredited college/university or demonstrate no less than five consecutive years of related work…