Adjunct Faculty - Business

Job Description

Job Description

Business Adjunct Faculty

Department: Caudill School of Business Position Type: Part-Time Faculty (Adjunct)

Position Summary

Bluefield University invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty to teach business courses as instructional needs arise. Adjunct faculty support the University's Christ-centered mission by providing academically rigorous, student-focused instruction and by helping students connect business theory with professional practice and servant leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate business courses in areas consistent with academic preparation and professional expertise.
• Prepare and deliver course content in accordance with approved course outcomes, syllabi, academic policies, and program expectations.
• Engage students through effective instruction, timely feedback, assessment of student learning, and appropriate availability outside scheduled class time.
• Use University learning-management, communication, and instructional technologies as required for the assigned course modality.
• Maintain accurate course records, submit grades and required reports on time, and communicate promptly with the dean or program leadership.
• Participate in orientation, training, assessment, and other limited faculty responsibilities as requested for adjunct instructors.
• Support Bluefield University's mission and contribute to a learning environment characterized by integrity, respect, academic excellence, and servant leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in business or a closely related field from an accredited institution, with appropriate graduate-level preparation in the teaching discipline.
• A terminal degree may be required or preferred for certain graduate or doctoral assignments.
• Demonstrated professional expertise relevant to the assigned course(s).
• Ability to communicate effectively and to work successfully with students from varied backgrounds and levels of professional experience.
• Commitment to the mission and Christian identity of Bluefield University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior college-level teaching experience.
• Experience teaching online or in multiple instructional modalities.
• Relevant professional certifications, leadership experience, or significant applied business experience.

Appointment and Compensation

Adjunct appointments are made on a course-by-course basis according to enrollment and instructional need. Compensation is based on the University's approved adjunct faculty pay schedule. Appointment does not guarantee future teaching assignments.

Application Materials

Applicants should complete the Bluefield University employment application and provide:

• a resume or curriculum vitae
• cover letter or letter of interest
• statement of Christian faith
• unofficial graduate transcript(s)
• 3 professional references. 
• Additional materials may be requested based on the teaching assignment.

To be considered for this position, all application requirements listed above must be completed.

About Bluefield University

Bluefield University is a Christ-centered learning community developing servant leaders to transform the world. The University is a private, not-for-profit institution located in Bluefield, Virginia.

Undergraduate - Adjunct Teaching and Overload Compensation 

• If a 3-credit course has between 2 and 3 students, the instructor will be paid: 
  • $600 per course
  • 1 enrolled student – Independent Study rate of $100 per credit hour
• If a 3-credit course has between 4 and 6 students, the instructor will be paid: 
  • $1,200 per course
• If a 3-credit course has between 7 and 22 students, the instructor will be paid: 
  • $1,900
• If a 3-credit course has 23 to 30 students, then the instructor will be paid:
  • $2,200
• If a 3-credit course exceeds 30 students, the instructor will be compensated at $2,200 plus $80 per additional student in a course above 30. 

Graduate - Adjunct Teaching and Overload Compensation

Graduate adjunct teaching and overload compensation is paid at the base rate of $2,700 per 3-credit course. Graduate faculty teaching low enrollment courses will be compensated at an adjusted rate for the base salary of $2,700.

• If a 3-credit course has between 2 and 3 students, the instructor will be paid: 
  • $900 per course
  • 1 enrolled student – Independent Study rate of $120 per credit hour
• If a 3-credit course has between 4 and 6 students, the instructor will be paid: 
  • $1,800 
• If a 3-credit course has between 7 and 22, the instructor will be paid: 
  • $2,700 
• If a 3-credit course exceeds 22 students, the instructor will be compensated at $2,700 plus $120 per additional student in a course above 22.