Adjunct Faculty - Business Process Optimization

Adjunct Faculty - Business Process Optimization

To view the position details and/or apply to a position, click on the View Details link below the Job Title. If you have questions about the application process, please refer to the Applicant FAQ's.

Special Instructions

Applications must include:

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
3. Contact information for three professional references
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Official transcripts will be required of all finalists for this position.

This is a remote position.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 20251220F
Position Title: Adjunct Faculty - Business Process Optimization
Position Type: Faculty
Location: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule: part-time/12-months
Department: 576-Dean, Professional Studies

Position Summary: The College of Professional Studies (CPS) invites qualified individuals to apply for an Adjunct Faculty position focused on designing and teaching online courses in Business Process Optimization.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities include designing online courses/programs, teaching courses, or both:

Duties involved in designing online courses include:

• Developing learning goals and objectives
• Selecting readings and other course materials
• Recording videos
• Designing assessments including discussion board posts, writing assignments and projects
• Attending regular meetings with design team

Duties involved in teaching courses include:

• Creating a syllabus
• Leading class and conducting all associated planning and grading
• Reviewing student work and assessing learning
• Participating in trainings and meetings (as needed) with staff

Minimum Qualifications

• Academic expertise and 10+ years of experience with business process optimization, such as process mapping and analysis, practical applications of process improvement tools, techniques for measuring and tracking process performance, etc.
• Previous experience designing online courses
• Proven ability to teach successfully in both the in-person and online settings
• Master’s degree required
• Experience with instructional technology

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or other terminal degree preferred.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed: 3
Maximum Number of References Needed: 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?
  • Indeed.com
  • Higheredjobs.com
  • LinkedIn
  • Glassdoor
  • Chronicle Vitae
  • Academic Keys
  • PA CareerLink/JobGateway
  • Professional Affiliation/Trade Website
  • Diversity Association/Publication Website
  • Advertisement in Academic or Professional Publication
  • Referred by a current employee
  • Referred by a friend, family member, or former employee
  • Heard about it at a conference or career fair
  • Browsing the Villanova website
  • Cabrini University employee
  • Other
• * If your answer to the above question is "Other", please specify the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents needed to complete your application:

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy