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Job Description
Adjunct Faculty -
Applied Innovation Category:
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Louisville, KY Posted:
Jun 2, 2026
Closes:
Open Until Filled Type:
Contract Position ID:
201098
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Bellarmine University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and a bold vision for the future. Bellarmine has undergraduate and graduate enrollment of approximately 3,200 students and continues to add new academic programs while maintaining small class sizes and personal attention to students. Bellarmine is listed in the Princeton Review's Best 387 Colleges and is recognized as a top U.S. university in rankings published by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. In a survey by The Princeton Review, students praised Bellarmine as a place that is "welcoming to every single person and makes an effort to include everyone." Bellarmine students, faculty and staff engage in more than 25,000 cumulative hours of service each year, in Louisville and around the nation and world. SmartAsset ranked Louisville among the top 25 U.S. cities for best work-life balance, while workplace insights platform kununu.com named Louisville one of the top five U.S. cities for happy employees. Glassdoor recently recognized Louisville as one of the top 15 cities for jobs, based on hiring opportunity, cost of living and job satisfaction. ZipRecruiter calls Louisville a top 10 city for job seekers, thanks in part to its central location and low unemployment. Louisville is within a day's drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population. Deeply embedded in the heart of Louisville, Bellarmine is an engaged partner expanding learning opportunities, enhancing career networks and economic growth, and advancing equity and quality of life for its neighboring communities. By connecting the campus, the community, and the curriculum through engaged scholarship and action, we enhance social and civic engagement, including faculty, staff, and student-led, asset-based initiatives. Bellarmine is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply.
Job Description:
The Business Administration Department in the W. Fielding Rubel School of Business at Bellarmine University invites applications for a part-time adjunct instructor to teach MBA 608: Applied Innovation during the Fall 2026 semester. This is a 2-credit graduate course delivered in a virtual synchronous format using Microsoft Teams. Class meetings will be held Monday evenings from 6:30?9:00 p.m. Eastern on October 19, November 2, November 16, November 30, and December 7, 2026.
Course Description:
The core theme of this course is the practical application of soft skills in the context of innovation. Success hinges on technical expertise and robust soft skills in today's rapidly evolving and competitive landscape. The course explores how communication, teamwork, creativity, adaptability, and problem-solving foster innovation and organizational success. Students engage in applied learning through case discussions, presentations, simulations, and innovation-focused projects. Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Doctorate or other terminal degree in business or a related field preferred; candidates with an MBA should possess extensive professional experience in innovation, strategy, entrepreneurship, organizational leadership, or related areas. Strong commitment to excellence in teaching and student engagement. Ability to facilitate discussion-based graduate courses in an online environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate teaching experience. Experience teaching or working in innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership, strategy, organizational development, or related areas. Experience with case-based, experiential, or project-based learning.
Application Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Please note:
Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.
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