Adjunct Faculty – Buyer and Consumer Behavior – (Spring 2027)

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits for adjunct employees

401(k) retirement plan

Employee perks and discounts

On-campus fitness and wellness access

Job summary

Grand Canyon University (GCU) seeks passionate adjunct instructors to help prepare the next generation of professionals and leaders. As an adjunct, you will provide engaging, high-quality instruction while supporting student success in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

The Colangelo College of Business is a Christian business school focused on servant leadership, ethics, and stakeholder integration to help communities prosper and flourish.

Qualifications

• MBA with at least 5 years marketing experience.
• PhD/DBA in Marketing or related business discipline; MBA required if Doctorate is not in a business discipline.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom instruction and discussions.
• Engage students in achieving course learning outcomes.
• Assess student performance and provide feedback.
• Incorporate current industry knowledge and best practices into teaching.
• Support the mission and values of Grand Canyon University.

Skills

Marketing

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

PhD/DBA Marketing Doctorate

Job description

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University (GCU) is seeking passionate adjunct instructors to help prepare the next generation of professionals and leaders.

As an adjunct, you will provide engaging, high-quality instruction while supporting student success in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

The Colangelo College of Business is a Christian business school for servant leaders and innovation based upon ethics, purpose and stakeholder integration to help communities prosper and flourish.

Buyer and Consumer Behavior: This course focuses on a behavioral science approach for examining distinct buyer strategies and decision‑making processes of purchase by organizational buyers and consumers. Students evaluate external and internal influences, cross-cultural variations, and purchase and post-purchase processes to improve customer satisfaction and customer loyalty.

Why Work at GCU?

• Tuition benefits for adjunct employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee perks and discounts
• On-campus fitness and wellness resources
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives

Location and Term

• Location: GCU Main Campus - Phoenix, AZ
• In-person, on-campus instruction
• Term: Spring 2027 (01/04/27 - 04/25/2027)

What You Will Do

• Facilitate classroom instruction and discussions
• Engage students in achieving course learning outcomes
• Assess student performance and provide feedback
• Incorporate current industry knowledge and best practices into teaching
• Support the mission and values of Grand Canyon University

What You Will Bring

• Minimum Qualifications: Masters in Business Administration (MBA) 5 years marketing experience
• Preferred Qualifications: PhD/DBA Marketing Doctorate in a related business discipline. Masters in Business Administration (MBA) required if Doctorate is not in a business discipline

Join GCU and help students discover their purpose, achieve their goals, and make an impact in their communities.

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GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years.

As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.