School of Management: Adjunct Faculty for Applied ...

Description :QualificationsA Master’s degree in a related management/business discipline, or Bachelor’s + equivalent professional experience;Actual empirical experience in analyzing trading strategies and performance using research-driven backtesting preferred;People who have worked as quant analysts or researchers for investment firms preferred;Critical understanding of the relationship between professional/discipline expertise, social justice, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);Relevant teaching experience or demonstrable ability to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate level;Knowledge of principles and methods for instruction of individuals and groups, and the assessment of learning;Planning and organizing skills sufficient to ensure implementation of the assigned curriculum, job duties, and established expectations;Oral and written communication skills in the English language at a level that conveys information to and from students, colleagues, and others in an effective manner;Awareness of contemporary and critical concerns in the discipline, and Interpersonal orientation that encourages productive interactions with students and colleagues.Duties/ResponsibilitiesPlan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, school, and university mission/goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.Prepare course materials such as syllabi, visual and audio recordings, readings and assignments, assessments, and other learning resources.Prepare and deliver/lead effective lectures, case analyses, simulations, and other engaging learning itiate, moderate, and facilitate inclusive classroom discussions.Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and/or examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours.Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline full-time faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.Maintain student grades and other required records or reporting materials.Stay current on developments in the discipline by reading professional literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional workshops or conferences;Stay current on effective teaching methods via resources and training offered by USF's Center for Teaching Excellence.Hold weekly office hours (at least 1 hour for each course section taught) for the purpose of advising and assisting students.Advise and instruct students regarding lifelong learning resources and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.About the University of San Francisco and the School of Management: Since 1855, the University of San Francisco has dedicated itself to offering dynamic educational programs. USF is committed to being a premier Jesuit Catholic, urban university with a global perspective. We are committed to educating hearts and minds to cultivate the whole person, to pursue learning as a lifelong humanizing and liberating social activity, and to make excellence the standard for teaching, scholarship, creative expression, and service.The School of Management offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in business, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, and information systems, and is accredited by AACSB.Questions should be directed to the Associate Director of Academic Affairs, Katherine Green, at The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities upon request.Full-Time/Part-Time:Part timePay Rate:SalarySalary Range :Spring 2025 - Intersession 2026: $2,256 per unit

Created: 2026-04-03