Adjunct Professor - California School of Management & Leadership: MBA Program - LA Campus Candi[...]

Bertelsmann-Jobs; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 52,348; Part time

Job summary

Alliant International University, Inc. seeks adjunct professors for the California School of Management & Leadership MBA program at the LA Campus. This contractor pool will identify qualified candidates for potential appointments during the 2026–2027 academic year.

Courses include Strategic Marketing Management, Capstone: Management in a New Age, and Technology for Managerial Decision Making. Each course runs 8 weeks with prep and grading time; meets weekly or in executive format.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s, Doctoral or other terminal degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Five (5) years for Master’s degree candidates; two (2) years for Doctoral degree candidates.

Responsibilities

• Course and syllabus preparation.
• Class curriculum coordination and planning.
• Assessment and evaluation of learners.
• Mentoring and advising of students.
• Holding office hours and meeting with students.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Job description

Adjunct Professor - California School of Management & Leadership: MBA Program - LA Campus Candidate Pool

• Contract
• LegalEntity: Alliant International University, Inc.
• Compensation: USD 24 - 36 hourly

Application Description

Applicants to this position will be considered for a candidate pool encompassing one or more of the subject areas outlined in the job description. This pool will be used to identify qualified candidates for potential appointments during the 2026–2027 academic year.

Salary Range

$24 - $38 hourly (based on course requirements & level of education). This is a temporary, non-benefits eligible role.

Adjunct professors are in the following programs/courses

• Strategic Marketing Management.
• Capstone: Management in a New Age.
• Technology for Managerial Decision Making.

Each course has a duration of 8 weeks with 1 additional week for the instructor to prep and 1 additional week for grading. The course meets one day a week for 4 hours or is in the executive format.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master’s, Doctoral or other terminal degree from an accredited college or university, depending upon the needs of the course being taught.

Experience: Five (5) years of appropriate experience in the areas(s) of specialization and expertise required for candidates with a master’s degree.

Two (2) years of appropriate experience in the area(s) of specialization and expertise required for candidates with a doctoral degree.

Duties & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Course and syllabus preparation.
• Class curriculum coordination and planning.
• Assessment and evaluation of learners.
• Mentoring and advising of students.
• Holding office hours and meeting with students.

Skills

• Proficient computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• The ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to problem solve.
• The ability to explain complex requirements in clear and concise terms.
• The ability to be flexible with workflow to meet the needs of the department and students and to manage multiple tasks per required deadlines.
• The drive to encourage, direct, hold accountable and guide candidates toward task completion.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member and develop trusting relationships with students and Alliant employees, as well as the Registrar’s Office and various academic departments.
• Culturally competent and ability to communicate and interact effectively with diverse people.
• Highly motivated, focused and results oriented.
• Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal interactions, and to maintain confidentiality.
• Collaboration and partnering with other university stakeholders to support candidate success.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments

Supervisory Responsibility

Direct Reports: Program Director, Master of Business Program (MBA).

Indirect Reports: None.

Contact Responsibility

Internal: Interacts with Program Director, Campus Director and Academic Program Coordinator to receive support and guidance throughout the instructional term. Main communication is between Adjunct Faculty and currently enrolled candidates.

External: None.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work environment is in a standard office setting. Frequently exposed to low to moderate noise, various odors, temperature changes, and equipment with moving parts, including but not limited to computers, phones, printers, and other standard office equipment.

Physical Requirements

Ability to execute those physical activities required to perform the essential functions including, but not limited to, regular sitting and being mobile; continual communicating; regular keyboarding; regular reading of both print and digital material; and all other activities required to perform essential functions.

Compliance

• Responsible to perform all work in a manner that complies with the organization policies, applicable regulations, applicable standards of professional performance, or other recognized laws or requirements as these policies, regulations, standards, laws or requirements relate to the position.
• Responsible to participate and support in the organizational compliance activities and to take appropriate action in reporting issues related to compliance.
• Responsible to perform all duties and responsibilities in a manner that complies with the Alliant International University Mission, Values, and Pillars, if applicable.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current University employees who apply for the position.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

• Alliant University prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation in its educational programs, services and activities, and in employment practices, including but not limited to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors, use of contractors and consultants, and in its admission or access thereto, on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin or descent, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability (including physical, disease, psychiatric or psychological disability), medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, hair style or texture associated with race, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
• Alliant University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring a high quality of education through the diversity of the University community and the curriculum. Women, people of color, people with disabilities and people from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as we actively seek to increase diversity at all levels. The University will conduct its programs, services and activities consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders.
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Office of People & Culture (Human Resources) at [e-mail] or 858-635-4509.
• Governing legislation: Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the regulations implementing these statutes, and applicable federal and California law.

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