Adjunct Faculty - Innovation & Entrepreneurship (San Diego)

About the role

UMGC is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Innovation & Entrepreneurship (course BMGT 620) on site in San Diego, California. The course examines innovation and entrepreneurship in a business environment, covering design thinking, opportunity recognition, funding and scaling up of new ventures, as well as innovation in existing organizations. The position is for local applicants only; UMGC does not sponsor logistical support.

Key responsibilities

• Teach the pre-built course with an active classroom presence of at least 5 days per week, introducing yourself and driving discussion
• Enrich the curriculum with your own professional expertise and real-world examples
• Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive environment for adult learners
• Respond to learner inquiries, return feedback and post final grades within the expected timeframe
• Track student engagement with data tools and proactively reach out to at-risk students
• Partner with success coaches, academic staff and portfolio directors to refer struggling students to support resources
• Take part in the faculty community, including the Program Hub and ongoing training

Required profile

• Terminal degree in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited institution
• Current, active professional experience in business or a closely related field
• 3 years of prior teaching experience in innovation management, entrepreneurship, design thinking, venture creation or business strategy
• Legal status in the country of application that can be maintained while teaching
• Written and spoken English proficiency sufficient to teach and evaluate in English
• Student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity and cultural responsiveness

Preferred: experience teaching adult learners in an online, asynchronous setting, prior postsecondary teaching experience, and active engagement in the discipline's professional community.

What we offer

• Courses follow a standardized model with rubrics, OER materials, library resources and digital textbooks provided at no cost
• Newly hired faculty receive online orientation and ongoing, cost-free professional development
• Pay ranges by rank and terminal degree, starting at Step 1 (e.g., Associate Adjunct Professor with a terminal degree $1,202-$1,483 per credit hour)
• Health, life and accidental death insurance options, and supplemental retirement plans such as 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b); no matching funds