Adjunct Instructor in the School of Business: ENTR 302 - The Startup
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The Calvin University School of Business is seeking an adjunct professor to teach ENTR 302: The Startup during the Spring 2025 semester. This course provides hands-on learning on how to launch a startup through the rapid development and testing of ideas by gathering customer and marketplace feedback. Startups face uncertainty and high levels of risk. Students learn how to reduce both uncertainty and risk by engaging actual customers in search of the jobs they do, their pain points, and their unmet needs. Only by doing so can the entrepreneur develop a proper solution and establish a suitable business model that is scalable. This class utilizes a lean startup approach that provides the steps needed to build a successful startup.The course runs from January 10 to May 15 and is currently scheduled to meet 8:00 - 9:05 a.m. on MWF in the Calvin University School of Business building. However, class timing may be flexible.Requirements: A master's degree or above in a business-related discipline is required or applicable business-related experience; applicants who also have five or more years of teaching experience are preferred. All applicants must demonstrate the potential to teach effectively using a variety of methods and instructional technology as required. A commitment to the Christian faith and a willingness to integrate that faith into classroom teaching and student development is essential. Candidates are expected to affirm the Apostle's Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed.Responsibilities: Prepare course materials and employ appropriate pedagogical strategies in order to promote student success in university-level courses. Fulfill administrative duties such as tracking attendance, submitting grades, and maintaining timely communication with students, faculty, and staff. Comply with Calvin University employment requirements, including mandatory online training modules. Support the mission of Calvin University, including commitment to the development of a diverse, multicultural community. To learn more about teaching at Calvin, visit the Provost Office website: To Apply:Send us your application materials through the Apply link in this posting.As part of the application, please submit your full curriculum vitae accompanied by a cover letter that addresses the Your ability to meet requirements and responsibilities of the position. Your interest in teaching at a Reformed Christian University.You are also asked to submit unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts; if hired, official transcripts will be required. Contact department chair, Rachel Hammond, at ...@calvin.edu, with questions.FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church. 2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.DIVERSITY COMMITMENTDemonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.