Adjunct Faculty, School of Business (2026)

Rhode Island College; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 2,206,915; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the School of Business to teach the BUS 100 course. Responsibilities include preparing students for the college experience and developing essential skills using Microsoft Office Suite. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a business discipline and have relevant professional experience. This position offers a rate of $1,602 per credit hour with no fringe benefits or eligibility for benefits, making it suitable for flexible part-time work for professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in business and some college-level teaching experience.
• Ability to foster an engaging, interactive teaching style that motivates freshmen.
• Willingness and ability to mentor and coach students.

Responsibilities

• Teach the BUS 100 course preparing students for the college experience.
• Incorporate diverse learning methods like guest speakers and case studies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Dean.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Strong presentation skills

Communication skills

Customer service principles

Education

Master’s degree in a business discipline

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, School of Business (2026)

To teach the BUS 100 course which prepares students for the college experience, builds professional and technical skills, and introduces students in business careers. Course content includes the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), learning skills such as time management, navigating Blackboard, study skills, and early development of professional skills including communication, customer service, teamwork, and problem‑solving. The course integrates engaging learning modalities such as guest speakers, group activities, and case studies.

• Prepare students for the college experience.
• Develop technological skills.
• Build professional skills.
• Introduce students to majors and careers in business.

Occasional duties include performing other responsibilities as assigned by the Dean, School of Business.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a business discipline.
• Professional experience in business and some college‑level teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and an engaging, interactive teaching style that motivates freshmen.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and strong presentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to mentor and coach students.

Compensation & Benefits

• Rate per credit hour: $1,602.
• Payment made once monthly; applicable taxes withheld.
• No fringe benefits.
• Not eligible for benefits.

Union Eligibility

Adjuncts become eligible to join the RIC/AFT Adjunct Union if they complete 6 load hours (excluding applied music) within the two previous consecutive years.

Application Requirements

• Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
• Appointment contingent upon successful background screening on selection.
• Upon hire, provide official transcript of highest degree earned.
• Writing sample, teaching evaluations, and/or letters of recommendation are not required at the time of application unless requested directly by the department chair.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Writing sample
• Teaching evaluations
• Letters of recommendation

Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456‑8216
www.ric.edu