Adjunct - LeBow College of Business - General Business

About the role

Drexel is one of Philadelphia's top 10 private employers, a comprehensive global research university, and a major engine for economic development in the region. With over 24,000 students, Drexel is one of America's 15 largest private universities. Drexel has committed to being the nation’s most civically engaged university, with community partnerships integrated into every aspect of service and academics.

LeBow College of Business and the Department of General Business

The Department of General Business is housed in the LeBow College of Business, an AACSB-accredited at the graduate and undergraduate levels. LeBow offers doctorate, MBA, and undergraduate degrees. The Department offers BSBA majors in General Business.

Job Summary

The adjunct faculty member will employ a variety of strategies to foster student learning and discussions, and encourage active learning in all students, maintain proper course-related records, and evaluate student work and provide students with feedback as to the progress toward meeting the objectives of the course. Each adjunct faculty member is responsible for effectively teaching students in the assigned classroom settings. Each adjunct faculty member is responsible for effectively implementing the mission of the LeBow College of Business.

Responsibilities

• Instruct introductory undergraduate courses in General Business
• Teach required number of credit hours per term based on their contract
• Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes related to General Business knowledge and practice
• Foster an engaging and supportive learning environment for 1st year undergraduate students
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to student success through mentorship, accessibility, and relationship-building with students
• Employ a variety of teaching strategies to encourage active learning, participation, and student engagement
• Schedule two office hours per week for student availability, if applicable
• Schedule administrative time for classroom preparation

Essential Functions

• Instruct introductory undergraduate courses in General Business
• Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes related to General Business knowledge and practice
• Foster an engaging and supportive learning environment for 1st year undergraduate students
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to student success through mentorship, accessibility, and relationship-building with students
• Employ a variety of teaching strategies to encourage active learning, participation, and student engagement

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or above (Ed.D. Ph.D.) and/or significant industry experience

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please upload a cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, and a list of all prior university level teaching experience.