Adjunct Faculty – Strategic Management – (Spring 2027)

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Employee perks and discounts

On-campus fitness resources

Job summary

Grand Canyon University (GCU) is seeking passionate adjunct instructors for in-person, on-campus instruction in Phoenix, AZ. As a key player in this role, you will facilitate high-quality instruction and support student success within the Colangelo College of Business.

The instructor will teach a strategic management course centered around a team-based simulation, integrating tools from various business domains.

Qualifications

• PhD/DBA in Management or Doctorate in a related discipline required.
• Minimum of 3 years of corporate experience needed.
• Masters in Business Administration required if Doctorate not in business.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Industry knowledge

Assessment

Education

PhD/DBA in Management

MBA (if Doctorate not in business)

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.

Strategic Management: This writing-intensive course is built around a team-based simulation requiring a high level of peer interaction and collaboration and serves as the capstone experience in business and management, introducing students to functional, business, and corporate strategy from the perspective of a strategy analyst. Tools and techniques are applied to the student’s previous knowledge of accounting, finance, management, analytics, marketing, economics, entrepreneurship, and leadership acquired through their individual programs of study. Students integrate strategic analysis to demonstrate mastery of a wide variety of business domains.

Why Work at GCU?

• Tuition benefits for adjunct employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee perks and discounts
• On-campus fitness and wellness resources

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:

• PhD/DBA Management or Doctorate in a related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years corporate experience
• Masters in Business Administration (MBA) required if Doctorate is not in a business discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strategic planning experience

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.

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

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