Adjunct Faculty - Clay Center

Villanova University; Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Villanova University, a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order, seeks adjunct faculty to support the Clay Center and The O’Donnell Center for Professional Development. The role involves teaching undergraduate courses with potential evening or weekend offerings and rolling applications.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, with a Master’s degree preferred; prior teaching experience is valued to mentor students and deliver student-centered instruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Preferred teaching experience with or mentoring students in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and related duties will vary with the specific course(s) being taught.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty - Clay Center

Position Type: Faculty

Location: Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule: part-time/12-months

Department: 257-Clay Center

Posting Number: 20260003F

Villanova University’s School of Business ( VSB ) invites applications for adjunct teaching positions supporting the Clay Center and The O’Donnell Center for Professional Development . Adjunct faculty play a vital role in delivering high-quality, student-centered instruction and experiential learning opportunities to VSB undergraduates.

Courses Available:

• VSB 0099: First-Year Experience (0 credit course) – All VSB first-years enroll in this zero-credit course. Course requirements focus on professional skill-building; they include (1) development and refinement of a resume in collaboration with a career coach; (2) participation in training regarding the networking process; and (3) completion of an online tutorial on Handshake, Villanova University’s career management portal.
  • Typically this course is offered asynchronously during the spring semester.
• VSB 1015: Business Dynamics (3 credit course) -All VSB first-year students take this course during their first semester. It emphasizes the overarching purpose of business within society and how business vision is actualized. The course provides context for students’ business learning experience, integrating global, political, ethical, and technological dimensions of business. It also serves as the first step in preparing students to become creative, innovative problem solvers while developing analytical business writing and presentation skills.
  • Typically, this course is offered 3 days per week: 50-minute class sessions.
• VSB 2000: Backpack-to-Briefcase Sophomore Seminar (1 credit course) – All VSB sophomores enroll in this one-credit professional development seminar. The course focuses on self-assessment, career decision-making, personal branding, internship and job-search processes, interviewing skills, networking, and effective use of social media.
  • Typically this course is offered once per week for 10 weeks during the semester: 75-minute class sessions.

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

Teaching and related duties will vary with the specific course(s) being taught.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Preferred teaching experience or working with or mentoring students in a professional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous teaching experience preferred.

Physical Requirements And/or Unusual Work Hours

Courses may need to be offered in the evenings or weekends.

Special Message To Applicants

The Clay Center and O’Donnell Center for Professional Development accept adjunct faculty applications on a rolling basis throughout the year. When a teaching vacancy arises, all submitted applications will be reviewed for consideration to staff available courses.

Posting Date

10/14/2026

Salary Posting Information

Competitive

Job Classification

faculty

References Needed

References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed

0

Maximum Number of References Needed

3