"Adjunct Lecturer, McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship"

Adjunct Lecturer, McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship

Company:
The University of Arizona

Job Location:
Tucson, 85724

Category:
Entrepreneurship

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time

Posting Number: req25112

Department: McGuire Ctr - Entrepreneurship

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Arizona, Eller College of Management invites applications from qualified candidates for one (1) Adjunct Lecturer (not benefits eligible) positions. The successful candidate will serve as Instructor of Record; and mentor student projects in their class section/s. Working collaboratively with the McGuire Center Executive Director and McGuire Director of Undergraduate Studies, instructors are expected to enhance the content and delivery of their course with the objective of establishing an effective, efficient model for teaching innovation and entrepreneurship at a high standard. Teaching responsibilities will be during Fall 2026 Semester, teaching the undergraduate level capstone ENTR 485 -- Innovating: Creating the Future at our campus in Tucson, AZ. Classes are taught on campus, fully in person and therefore all eligible applicants must reside in the Tucson area. Candidates must demonstrate an established record of engaged teaching and/or facilitation. Instructors are paid for on a per course basis.

The Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona is a leading business school in the United States. The Eller College of Management is highly ranked among undergraduate business programs by the U.S. News & World Report, and are known for our specialties in management information systems, entrepreneurship, and social innovation. The Eller College of Management supports more than 9,000 undergraduate and 1,300 graduate students on the University of Arizona's 393-acre campus in Tucson, a satellite campus in downtown Phoenix, global micro campuses, and through Arizona Online.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach up to two in person sections of ENTR 485. Each class meets once a week for 2.5 hours over 16 weeks.
• Plan lectures with guidance from the ENTR 485 teaching team.
• Grade assignments based upon performance including attendance and class participation.
• Mentor and prepare student cohort for the ENTR 485 end of semester pitch competition.
• Attend McGuire Center teaching team meetings as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's degree (minimum) in entrepreneurship, business, or a related field.
• Experience teaching at the college/university level.
• Entrepreneurial experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in a related field.
• Demonstrated application of experiential pedagogy.
• Demonstrated record of leadership in research and service in his/her academic discipline.
• Experience integrating research in entrepreneurship/innovation or related fields into the curriculum.

Rank: Lecturer

Tenure Information: Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 8

Job FTE: 0.2

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $7,000

Compensation Type: Per Course

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates:
HR-Eller@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Please include Resume, Cover Letter and Education Credentials.