Part-time Adjunct Instructor

Duke University; United States; On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Duke University invites applications for an Adjunct Co-Instructor in the Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship program to teach I&E 750 New Ventures: Develop for undergraduate and graduate student founders.

The course emphasizes developing and testing business models, evaluating venture viability, and building teams while providing hands-on experience with early-stage startups. The instructor will guide student teams and provide actionable feedback in a highly entrepreneurial academic environment.

Qualifications

• MBA and substantial practical entrepreneurship experience including operating or evaluating early-stage startups.
• Experience as an investor working with early-stage and pre-seed startups and understanding venture development and startup financing.

Responsibilities

• Co-instruct one section of I&E 750 New Ventures: Develop for undergraduate and graduate students; course meets Mondays 3:20-5:30 p.m. in Spring 2027 (Jan 6–May 1, 2027).

Skills

Entrepreneurship experience

Venture development

Student mentorship

Advising startups

Education

MBA

Job description

Position Description

Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Duke I&E) invites applications for an Adjunct Co-Instructor position (non-regular rank) to teach I&E 750 New Ventures: Develop, a course designed for undergraduate and graduate student founders and students interested in gaining hands-on experience working with early-stage startups.

The course focuses on the process of developing and testing business models to evaluate the viability of new ventures. Students gain practical experience assessing entrepreneurial opportunities, developing and validating business models, understanding startup financials, and building effective venture teams. Through experiential learning, students work on their own business ideas or collaborate with peers to advance emerging ventures. The course prepares students to move from validated ideas to actionable business opportunities, equipping them with the skills and frameworks needed to build and grow early-stage ventures.

Requirements

• The successful candidate must hold an MBA and have substantial practical experience in entrepreneurship, including operating an early-stage startup and evaluating, developing, and executing business models.
• The candidate must also have demonstrated experience as an investor working with early-stage and pre-seed startups, bringing a strong understanding of venture development, startup financing, and the challenges of building new businesses.
• The candidate must demonstrate experience facilitating experiential learning and serving as an advisor and coach to early-stage entrepreneurs.
• The successful candidate will bring the ability to guide student teams, provide actionable feedback, and support venture development.
• Enthusiasm for working in a highly entrepreneurial academic environment and a commitment to advancing Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship's mission through teaching, mentorship, and engagement with students, faculty, and the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem are also desired.

Responsibilities

• Co-instruct one section of I&E 750 New Ventures: Develop for undergraduate and graduate students. The course meets in person on Mondays from 3:20-5:30 p.m. during the Spring 2027 semester, January 6 through May 1, 2027.

The deadline for applications is October 20, 2026.

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