MBA Adjunct Instructor of Business

Carson-Newman University is a Christian, liberal arts-based University built upon the Lordship of Jesus Christ as evidenced historically and revealed in the Scriptures.

Our mission as Christian educators is to help our students reach their full potential as educated citizens and worldwide servant leaders. 

Job Title:      MBA Adjunct Instructor of Business for Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Business Law, Communications, Health Care Management, and Heath Care Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Business Statistics.    

Department:   Business/MBA      

Reports To:  MBA Program Director

Location:   Remote

FLSA Status: Exempt

Annual duration: Defined in Contract

Expected hours per week: Part-time,  

Part-time hours, if applicable:  10-12 hours per week when teaching 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  none 

Summary Description:  The adjunct instructor will deliver instruction in their discipline for graduate students enrolled in online and/or hybrid courses offered.  The position requires a significant amount of contact with students. The employee must be proactive, friendly, and work well in a variety of situations. Must maintain professionalism and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive student matters.    

Essential Functions:

• As an intentionally Christian academic community, Christian employees are hired to advance the mission of Carson-Newman as expressed in our strategic plan, Acorns to Oaks. 
• Teach assigned class in accordance with learning objectives and course development specified by the College of Professional Studies 
• Provide constructive, timely and encouraging feedback for students as they progress 
• Maintain grades and submit grades at mid-term and end-of-term 
• Compile and remit programmatic assessment data as needed 
• Perform other duties as assigned 
• As an intentionally Christian academic community hiring Christian educators, all employees will be expected to advance the mission, vision, and identity of Carson-Newman University as defined in university policy and expressed in our strategic plan and are expected to work as cooperative and collegial members of the University.
• The University expects all employees to conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate for a Christian institution and to be worthy examples in moral conduct and behavior for the students of the University and fellow employees both on and off campus.
• Regular attendance during scheduled work hours reflects a commitment to our shared mission and the campus community.
• All work must be performed in alignment with the terms of the signed contract, if applicable.
• As Christian educators, all employees of the University should regularly attend and actively participate in a local church.

This description is designed to describe the general nature of the job and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and duties. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned and included in assessments and reviews.

Education:  A terminal degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the business discipline or a related field.  

Experience:   Professionals with a master’s and extensive experience in a field may be considered.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time. Must be able to access and navigate campus facilities.