Adjunct Professor, Graduate and Continuing Education (GCE)

Muhlenberg College; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Muhlenberg College is seeking an Adjunct Professor for their Graduate and Continuing Education (GCE) program. This part-time position focuses on teaching in the MBA program, requiring expertise in areas such as accounting, marketing, and finance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for engaging students in synchronous online classes and developing course materials, while promoting an inclusive learning environment. A terminal degree is preferred, along with relevant teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master’s degree; Ph.D. preferred.
• Relevant professional experience in the academic field.
• Prior teaching at the college/university level preferred.
• Familiarity with digital learning methods and technology preferred.
• Commitment to liberal arts education ideals.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive academic and professional environment.
• Successful completion of background checks including education verification.

Responsibilities

• Fully responsible for all aspects of course instruction.
• Facilitate course instruction in accordance with College objectives.
• Actively engage students in class sessions.
• Network with and advise students regarding careers.
• Evaluate student performance based on deliverables.
• Assign final grades using Workday.
• Develop and maintain course materials and syllabi.
• Collaborate with Digital Learning Team for online delivery.
• Participate in College training and faculty meetings.

Skills

Teaching adult professionals

Expertise in accounting

Expertise in marketing

Expertise in management

Expertise in economics

Expertise in finance

Expertise in business strategy

Expertise in risk management

Expertise in global supply chains

Expertise in business ethics

Expertise in innovation

Education

Ph.D. or terminal degree in the field

Master's degree

Tools

Workday

Canvas

Job description

Adjunct Professor, Graduate and Continuing Education (GCE)

Muhlenberg College invites applications for part-time, evening, synchronous online faculty positions in its Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) program. The College seeks faculty who are committed to teaching adult professionals and who have expertise in one or more of the following areas: accounting, marketing, management, economics, finance, business strategy, risk management, global supply chains, business ethics, or innovation. Candidates should hold an earned PhD in an appropriate discipline or a minimum Master’s degree, along with significant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Fully responsible for all aspects of course instruction.
• Facilitate online course and class instruction in accordance with learning objectives and course outlines specified by the College.
• Actively engage students in each class session.
• Network with and provide career advice to students.
• Evaluate student performance based on course deliverables and rubrics.
• Assign final grades for each course using Workday.
• Develop, maintain, and update course materials and syllabi.
• Collaborate with the Digital Learning Team to create materials for online synchronous and asynchronous delivery models.
• Use Canvas as the learning management system.
• Participate in training offered through the College.
• Attend two graduate faculty meetings annually (January and August).
• Complete the Roadmap training course and other available trainings.
• Coordinate course content with the graduate program coordinator and participate in periodic program planning meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master’s degree; Ph.D. preferred or other terminal degree in the field of practice.
• Relevant professional experience in the academic field.
• Prior teaching at the college/university level preferred.
• Familiarity with digital learning methods and technology preferred.
• Commitment to the ideals of a liberal arts education.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive academic and professional environment where all members of the campus community are respected, valued, and can thrive.
• Successful completion of satisfactory background checks including education verification, criminal background, and child abuse clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Muhlenberg College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetics, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or other protected characteristics. The College also complies with Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex.