Remote Project Management Professor for PMP Prep

Polymath University; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 4,500 - 5,500; Part time

Job summary

Polymath Institute is seeking an Adjunct Professor of Project Management to teach BUS 555 for the Pivot MBA, a fully remote program with Defiance College. The instructor will prepare students for PMP certification and lead graduate-level online instruction with a focus on practical project leadership.

The course runs 8 weeks, with 5 hours of live instruction per week. Cohorts are capped at 20 students, and instructors collaborate with Polymath and Defiance College to connect coursework with

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• Applied professional experience leading or managing projects.
• Working command of predictive, agile, and hybrid project management, and of the PMI framework.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire and mentor students from diverse backgrounds in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging course content aligned with the BUS 555 syllabus and Polymath's interdisciplinary framework.
• Align instruction with PMI PMP Examination Content Outline so students are prepared for the exam.
• Facilitate live online sessions using cases, simulations, and applied exercises.
• Use Canvas LMS for course materials, assignments, grading, and student communication.
• Assess student work and provide timely, constructive feedback; act as coach and instructor.
• Work directly with the founder of Polymath University and support staff to connect course material to apprenticeships and career goals.
• Stay current in the field and bring in recent, real-world examples.

Skills

Project leadership

PMI framework

Agile/Hybrid PM

Communication skills

Remote mentoring

Education

Master's or PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Polymath Institute is seeking an Adjunct Professor of Project Management to teach BUS 555 for the Pivot MBA, a fully remote program with Defiance College. The instructor will prepare students for PMP certification and lead graduate-level online instruction with a focus on practical project leadership.

The course runs 8 weeks, with 5 hours of live instruction per week. Cohorts are capped at 20 students, and instructors collaborate with Polymath and Defiance College to connect coursework with