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**Adjunct - Close School - Entrepreneurship**
**Job no:** 496518
**Work type:** Part-Time
**Location:** University City - Philadelphia, PA
**Categories:** Drexel University, Close School of Entrepreneurship
**About Drexel**
Drexel is one of Philadelphia's top 10 private employers, a comprehensive global research university and a major engine for economic development in the region. With over 24,000 students, Drexel is one of America's 15 largest private universities. Drexel has committed to being the nations most civically engaged university, with community partnerships integrated into every aspect of service and academics.
**About the Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship**
The Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship has pioneered a comprehensive approach to education that leverages the breadth of Drexels innovation ecosystem. The result: our students develop not only the skills to create new businesses and meet the needs of todays global markets but also entrepreneurial attitudes like creativity, problem solving, and grit. And because Drexel is located in Philadelphia, a hotspot of innovation, we are uniquely positioned to connect students with an impressive range of Fortune 500 companies, independent startups, and one-of-a-kind professional experiences.
Established in 2013, the Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship is the nations first AACSB-accredited, independent school of entrepreneurship. It was built upon the foundation of curricular excellence, forward-thinking programming and thought leadership for which Drexel is renowned, and its mission truly deepens the Universitys culture of innovation. The School offers a BA and an MS in Entrepreneurship and Innovation and currently comprises about 200 undergraduate and 25 graduate students.
At both the BA and MS levels, our plans of study provide a uniquely holistic education. Embedded in our courses and extra-curricular programming, is a deliberate intent to cultivate innovative thinking, initiative, and resilience. Our students learn and experience the process of entrepreneurship, but more importantly, they learn and experience how to be the person the entrepreneur. Close School students acquire the entrepreneurial mindset an innovative approach to thinking and doing.
**Job Summary**
The adjunct faculty member will have a passion for entrepreneurship and an enthusiasm for working with students and student ventures. The adjunct will employ a variety of strategies to foster student learning and discussions, as well as, encourage active learning in all students, maintain proper course-related records, and evaluate student work and provide students with feedback as to the progress toward meeting the objectives of the course. Each adjunct faculty member is responsible for effectively teaching students in the assigned classroom, or remote-delivery modality. Each adjunct faculty member is responsible for effectively implementing the mission of the Close School of Entrepreneurship. Responsibilities may include teaching days, evenings, nights, and weekends, with the potential for online only, in-person only, or a combination of both.
**Essential Functions**
* Teach required number of credit hours per quarter based on their contract
* Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the teaching students at both UG and GR levels, teaching methodology, curriculum development and evaluation.
* Assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum using a written plan.
* Plan and provide instruction and experiences that reflect an understanding of the philosophy, objectives, and curriculum of the Close School and its related programming.
* Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes related to entrepreneurship knowledge and practice.
* Schedule two office hours per week for student availability, if applicable.
* Schedule administrative time for classroom, or presentation preparation, as necessary.
* Maintain communication with the Associate Dean and Faculty Coordinator for any student issues.
* Perform other similar duties as assigned.
**Required Qualifications**
* Master's Degree in Entrepreneurship or a related discipline.
* One year of teaching or professional experience.
**Preferred Qualifications**
* Experience as an entrepreneur/corporate innovator, or experience with working with early-stage companies or social ventures.
**Special Instructions to the Applicant**
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
**Advertised:** Feb 2 2022 Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close:** Jun 30 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
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