Adjunct Lecturer - Biotechnology Enterprises - Finance & Operations, College of Business

About the role

The College of Business at Stony Brook University invites applications for a non-tenure track part time lecturer position to teach Biotechnology Enterprises - Finance & Operations during the Fall 2026 semester.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging lectures and facilitate class discussions on topics related to biotechnology enterprises
• Develop and update course materials, syllabi, and assessments to ensure relevance and effectiveness
• Teach students in understanding the complexities of evolving business plans into viable companies, financial fluency, valuation and management team recruitment and development
• Provide one-on-one mentoring to students supporting their academic and professional growth
• Stay current with industry trends and incorporate real-world examples and case studies into the curriculum
• Encourage critical thinking, problem solving, and innovative approaches in the classroom
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and research projects
• Contribute to the academic community through research, publications, and conference presentations as time allows

Requirements

• Must hold unrestricted employment authorization for the U.S.
• Master's degree or higher in a discipline relevant to the life sciences or business/entrepreneurship
• Demonstrated diverse expertise within the biotechnology and life science industry including but not limited to entrepreneurship, financing and value creation, operations and project management, and leadership and human capital
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Analytical and quantitative skills relevant to cash flow and enterprise value

Qualifications

• PhD, JD, or MD in a discipline relevant to the life sciences or business/entrepreneurship (preferred)
• Professional experience in teaching, translational research/technology development in an industry, investment or academic setting, grant writing and knowledge of biomedical product development and company formation