Adjunct Faculty (In Person) – FIN 3000: Introduction to Corporate Finance

About the role

Cleary University invites candidates to apply for a position as an Adjunct Faculty in undergraduate coursework related to our courses for the Bachelor of Business Administration for the Fall 2026 Semester (beginning in August 2026).

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate in-person classes that personally engage students using active, hands-on activities in the in-person classroom.
• Utilize the Canvas learning management system to deliver instruction (using an existing course structure and University-selected textbook/content materials, which faculty are welcome to supplement) and in-person student engagement using tools and features to deliver course content and record classroom attendance, grades, and assignments according to Cleary University instructional expectations.
• Practice interactive pedagogical techniques to engage students and enhance the student experience in the classroom.
• Implement relevant, creative, and effective teaching methodologies to engage learners and inspire original thinking, problem solving, global sustainability, professional communications, ethics and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Absess student learning based on institutional outcomes, course goals and objectives in an unbiased, timely, and respectful manner.
• Hold regularly scheduled office hours (minimum of one hour per week for each three-semester credit hour course) and be available to students on a regular basis.
• Work collaboratively with other faculty members, departments, and staff to develop a meaningful experience for students.
• Embrace education for diverse, global, and multi-cultural students.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• An earned master’s degree from an institutionally (i.e., regionally) accredited college/university in the course discipline, or a closely related discipline, with at least 18 graduate semester credits in relevant coursework.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in the discipline/industry of this course with preference given to those candidates with prior undergraduate teaching experience in addition to professional experience.
• Ability to learn and use the Canvas learning management system, Zoom video conferencing, Microsoft Office applications, and other software programs for communicating with students, faculty leadership, and faculty peers.
• Ability to embrace The Cleary Mind™ as the University’s approach to building each student’s professional skills required by the workforce and job market.
• Ability to apply professional experiences to inform and inspire students about real-world projects, situations, and challenges.