Undergrad Business Instructors, Adjunct Pool – Fremont Ca, Campus: Accounting, Mgmt, Supply Chain, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Org Behavior, Analytics, Machine Learning, AI, Python - Confidential Company

About San Francisco Bay University:

San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), a nonprofit, WASC-accredited, university situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont, California, seeks an innovative and experienced Undergraduate Business Instructors (Adjunct Pool): Accounting, Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Behavior, Analytics, Machine Learning, AI, Python. SFBU’s mission is to offer inclusive, innovative, and inspirational education for lifelong careers and our vision is to set the standard as a national model of higher education in service of the common good.

At SFBU, students come first. We prioritize students’ needs by fostering personal engagement among students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to providing affordable quality education with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. Our professors are accomplished professionals who provide real-world experience in the classrooms to enhance the learning experience and prepare students for future careers. Our student body is reflective of the rich cultural diversity of the world, supported by a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. Moreover, our university captures the vibrancy of Silicon Valley. SFBU is in growth mode and we are looking to make a difference in our communities by enhancing access to affordable education for all students. We encourage you to learn more about SFBU by reviewing our strategic plan at https://www.sfbu.edu/strategic-plan.

Position Overview:

San Francisco Bay University in Fremont, California is seeking highly qualified adjunct business instructors. Our instructors strive for inspirational courses where students are taught in a highly interactive manner, using a large percentage of hands-on project work, leading edge cloud based tools, powerful simulators, and robust pedagogical practices. Our business  students and instructors should be holistically well rounded inter-disciplinaries who adapt well to Silicon Valley's leading edge business climate.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Develops and teaches various business related courses, topic theory, plus supporting hands-on projects and software tools at the bachelor and master degree levels on campus (campus location Fremont, California, USA).
• Teaches students effectively in assigned classes and meets for student consultations by appointment or office hours in accordance with procedures outlined by SFBU.
• Provides students with a written course syllabus that should include items in compliance with SFBU requirements.
• Participates in course/program level learning assessment. Participation includes helping articulate course learning outcomes, choosing and administering measures, evaluating student performance, and suggesting changes to improve student learning.
• Participates in development and support of the teaching discipline by recommending books and learning materials and revising curricula.
• Maintains accurate and complete course records to meet required accreditation standards
• Performs professional activities and assumes professional responsibilities as agreed upon with the school dean and works with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions.
• Uses knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles and has the ability to incorporate diversity of delivery of such learning styles in instruction.
• Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others, including using Canvas, Zoom, LiveText, and MySFBU faculty portals and tool set.
• Meets course assignments in accordance with the System’s calendar and contractual obligations.
• Complies with SFBU board policy, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate.
• Serves on and attends university committees as assigned.
• Attends departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings where appropriate or as required by the supervisor.
• Participates in his/her own professional development plan. Plans must be created by the third week of the first semester taught in a calendar year.  Progress must be supplied prior to the end of each semester taught
• Remains current in academic or program discipline, including maintaining licensure, certification, or continuing education requirements where appropriate.
• Receives training or stays current in technological or pedagogical advances that promote student learning.
• Promotes the college in the community by participating in a variety of marketing activities.
• Is available to students via email, phone, or personal conferences. The method of contact and hours of availability should be clearly communicated to supervisors and to students through the course syllabus each semester.
• Assigns grades and maintains course/student records in accordance with SFBU policies and submits grades and records by established deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in field related to subject taught
• Five years of professional experience using skills related to subject taught

OR

• Equivalent combination of the above

• Experience in creating and teaching classroom and online courses

Preferred Qualifications

• Business, Analytics, Math, Computer Science, and related interdisciplinary degrees
• 5 years of professional experience using skills related to subject taught
• Two years of teaching experience at the university level in the classroom and online environments. Those with community college teaching experience are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Develops and teaches various business related courses, topic theory, plus supporting hands-on projects and software tools at the bachelor and master degree levels on campus (campus location Fremont, California, USA). 

• Position requires proficiency in modern software.
• Position requires excellent presentation skills and spoken academic English.
• Have a good understanding of best practices and pedagogy/andragogy for conducting courses across a wide variety of student learning styles in cohorts with non-homogeneous academic backgrounds.
• Demonstrates ability to promote academic integrity.
• Must possess ability to, and genuine interest in helping the needs of students, and sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural/ethnic backgrounds of the students.
• Must possess the ability to follow university, federal and state policy and regulations.
• This position requires commuting to the SFBU campus in Fremont, CA.

Physical Characteristics:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20lbs.
• The employee is required to crouch, walk, reach, grasp, carry, and push.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit or stand for long periods.

This position description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

SFBU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer:  SFBU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment.  SFBU does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.