Adjunct Faculty, Management

Saginaw Valley State University; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan seeks a part-time Adjunct Faculty member to teach Management courses for the Winter 2027 semester (January–May) in the Scott L. Carmona College of Business.

The position supports an AACSB-accredited program and requires a master's in Business or Management, with evidence of teaching effectiveness. Duties include classroom teaching and coordination with the department; SVSU values collaboration with campus.

Qualifications

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness or potential to teach effectively.
• Experience and ability to interact positively with all campus members.
• Ability to perform duties with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Teach Management courses for Winter 2027 (Jan–May).
• Contribute to classroom instruction and student engagement.
• Manage duties tied to class load and contract requirements.
• Participate as needed in program activities within the department.

Skills

Teaching ability

Campus interaction

Education

Master's degree in Business or Management

Job description

Job Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Management

Full or Part Time:

Part time

Hours:

6

Exempt:

Yes

Supervisory Org:

Management & Marketing (JM-AJ)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:
The Scott L. Carmona College of Business at Saginaw Valley State University, an AACSB International-accredited institution, seeks a part-time instructor for the Winter 2027 semester (January to May) to teach Management courses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master’s degree in Business or Management is required.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness or the potential to be effective in the teaching role is also required.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience or teaching potential in introductory management classes.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties are generally performed inside a classroom environment, with occasional requirements to engage in administrative tasks outside the classroom.
• All work associated with this position must be performed within the state of Michigan

Scheduled weekly hours vary depending on class contract load. Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout their employment. The university does not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future for this job classification. Since SVSU does not participate in E-Verify, candidates for employment are not eligible for STEM OPT extensions.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU has been named a “Great College to Work For” on nine separate occasions.

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU has twice earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that is rated No. 2 among all public universities in the U.S. SVSU fields 21 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.