Adjunct Faculty: MBA (Online)
About the role
San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), a nonprofit, WASC-accredited university situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont, California, seeks a forward-thinking and experienced Online Adjunct Professor of Business to work hand-in-hand with our proprietary AI technology to oversee the learning experiences of SFBU’s online MBA students.
Responsibilities
Infuse the learning journey with empathy and compassion, building robust professional relationships to guide students through the MBA curriculum.
Design and facilitate synchronous and asynchronous opportunities for student connection, including online meetups and guest lectures.
Provide responsive, high-touch support for students who are disengaged or require clarification beyond the scope of automated course tools.
Offer strategic career coaching to help students clarify and obtain their short- and long-term professional objectives.
Conduct bi-weekly 60-minute "open office" seminars to reinforce course concepts and provide real-time mentorship.
Regularly train and tune the AI course avatar and curriculum materials to maintain peak pedagogical effectiveness.
Review AI-generated assessment data daily, troubleshooting technical or conceptual issues to ensure grading accuracy.
Verify final course assessments and manage the formal grading process for the student cohort.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Business, Management, Marketing, Finance, Leadership, or a related discipline.
Proven success in delivering asynchronous courses via a Learning Management System (LMS), utilizing best practices in online instruction.
Broad-based business knowledge with the ability to provide academic oversight across a diverse range of MBA coursework.
Demonstrated experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence as a high-impact pedagogical tool.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to simplify complex concepts and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
A documented commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in both educational and professional practice.
Maintains a calm, professional demeanor when navigating technical challenges or student concerns.
Ability to quickly adapt to and refine emerging AI technologies.
A genuine passion for mentoring and a "white-glove" approach to student service.
Key Competencies for Success
Student Engagement & Community Building
Academic Coaching & Career Development
AI Integration & Assessment Management
Working Conditions
Primarily remote/online environment.
Requires attendance at two 60-minute synchronous evening sessions per week.
Daily monitoring of AI systems and student inquiries is required to meet responsiveness standards.
Application Materials
A cover letter.
Curriculum vitae.
Contact information for three professional references.
Salary
$7,300.80 for each 8 week course
Join Us
We look forward to welcoming a passionate Professor of Practice to our academic community. This position description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
About SFBU
SFBU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: SFBU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. SFBU does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with federal and state disability laws, San Francisco Bay University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.