"Adjunct Faculty - Clay Center"

Adjunct Faculty - Clay Center

Company: Villanova University

Job Location: Villanova, 19085

Category: Other Business Faculty

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Posting Number: 20260003F

Location: Villanova, PA

Work Schedule: part-time/12-months

Department: 257-Clay Center

Position Summary

Villanova University's School of Business (VSB) invites applications for adjunct teaching positions supporting the Clay Center and The O'Donnell Center for Professional Development. Adjunct faculty play a vital role in delivering high-quality, student-centered instruction and experiential learning opportunities to VSB undergraduates.

Courses Available

Adjunct instructors may be considered for one or both of the following courses:

• Business Dynamics (VSB 1015 - 3 credit course) All VSB first-year students take this course during the fall semester. It emphasizes the overarching purpose of business within society and how business vision is actualized. The course provides context for students' business learning experience, integrating global, political, ethical, and technological dimensions of business. It also serves as the first step in preparing students to become creative, innovative problem solvers while developing analytical business writing and presentation skills.
  Typically, this course is offered 3 days per week: 50-minute class sessions.
• Backpack-to-Briefcase Sophomore Seminar (VSB 2000 - 1 credit course) - All VSB sophomores enroll in this one-credit professional development seminar. The course focuses on self-assessment, career decision-making, personal branding, internship and job-search processes, interviewing skills, networking, and effective use of social media.
  Typically this course is offered once per week for 10 weeks during the semester: 75-minute class sessions.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and related duties will vary with the specific course(s) being taught.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Preferred teaching experience or working with or mentoring students in a professional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous teaching experience preferred.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

Courses may need to be offered in the evenings or weekends.

Special Message to Applicants

The Clay Center and O'Donnell Center for Professional Development accept adjunct faculty applications on a rolling basis throughout the year. When a teaching vacancy arises, all submitted applications will be reviewed for consideration to staff available courses.
Your online application must include:

• A current and complete resume or curriculum vitae
• A cover letter or letter of interest indicating whether you wish to be considered for VSB 1015, VSB 2000, or both courses

Applicants are welcome to upload additional supporting materials (e.g., teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, or references) as part of their online submission.

Salary Posting Information

Competitive