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 of new ventures, as well as innovation in existing organizations. The position is for local applicants only; UMGC does not sponsor travel or relocation.

Key responsibilities

• Teach the pre-built course with an active classroom presence of at least 5 days per week, welcoming students and enriching the material with real-world examples.
• Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive environment for adult learners.
• Respond to student inquiries, return feedback and post final grades within the expected timeframe.
• Track student progress with data tools, reach out proactively to at-risk students and refer them to support resources with success coaches and academic staff.
• 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 employer matching.