Adjunct Faculty - Engineering Entrepreneurship

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Villanova University invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty position in Engineering Entrepreneurship. The role supports the Engineering Entrepreneurship program by delivering lecture and hands-on workshop formats for undergraduates.

The position emphasizes teaching and mentoring in Creativity, Innovation, and Social Entrepreneurship, with duties varying by course offerings. A Master’s degree is required and prior teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Must be committed to instilling the entrepreneurial mindset in engineering education.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate level courses.
• Engineering Entrepreneurship with focus on Creativity and Innovation, and Social Entrepreneurship.
• Duties will vary with the specific courses being taught.

Skills

Teaching

Course development

Curriculum design

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Engineering Entrepreneurship

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty - Engineering Entrepreneurship

Position Type: Faculty

Location: Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule: part-time/12-months

Department: 201-Dean-Engineering

Posting Number: 20251253F

Posting Date: 07/21/2025

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information: Competitive. Salary Band: N/A

Job Classification: faculty

Position Summary

The College of Engineering seeks qualified individuals for its adjunct faculty pool to teach classes in support of the Engineering Entrepreneurship program. The courses in the minor focus on a variety of topics including opportunity identification, technical and market feasibility, prototyping, and business and venture planning. Qualified individuals would provide instruction in both a lecture and hands-on workshop format.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate level courses.
• Engineering Entrepreneurship with specific focus on Creativity and Innovation, and Social Entrepreneurship.
• Duties will vary with the specific courses being taught.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• The applicant must be committed to instilling the entrepreneurial mindset in engineering education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Expertise in Mission-driven business and or Social Enterprise is preferred.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

Special Message to Applicants:

Ignite Your Career at Villanova University! Whether undergraduate or graduate, faculty or staff, each community member brings with them a wealth of experiences that enrich our University and shift our perspectives. As a part of this community, your work will improve lives and ignite change!

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 "Best Colleges" rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
• We believe that an inclusive community fosters an understanding and appreciation for diversity among our students, faculty, staff and administrators. The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion works to address issues of equity and justice in a variety of ways including workshops, events and employee resource groups.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. Even as a part-time employee, you will receive access to certain benefits, including tuition assistance and more.

References Needed

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

Supplemental Questions

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Documents needed to complete your application

Required Documents

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

Optional Documents

• Letters of Reference (uploaded by applicant)
• Other Document