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Part-Time Faculty in Entrepreneurship: ENTR 4360: Entrepreneurial Sales

Trinity University
United States, Texas, San Antonio
1 Trinity Place (Show on map)
Apr 07, 2025

Job Family Group:

Faculty

Time Type:

Part time

Department/Office:

Center for Entrepreneurship (Carmen Aramanda)

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Job Description:

Trinity University is seeking a Part-Time Faculty for the Fall semester to teach
ENTR 4360 - Entrepreneurial Sales course(s).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Typical responsibilities of part-time faculty members include but are not limited to:

  • Developing the course syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meets departmental and University standards

  • Timely and accurately update the course syllabus and ensure that the syllabus meets departmental and university standards. Adhere to the approved/final syllabus for the entirety of the semester.

  • Instruct the class, utilizing activities to support various modes of learning.

  • Designing and delivering lectures, discussions, in-class activities, and assignments using the Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) framework

  • Utilize Trinity's Canvas platform for assignment turn-in, student communications outside of class, and grading

  • Grading assigned papers, quizzes, and exams

  • Assigning early, midterm, and final grades in compliance with University deadlines

  • Maintaining office hours as directed by the department chair or program director

  • Making student accommodations as determined by the Office of Student Accessibility Services

  • Adhering to all instructional policies as published in the Faculty Handbook and the Courses of Study Bulletin

  • Utilize the speaker spreadsheet to share planned guest speakers to the Center Director, discussing objectives and goals for various guests. Utilize the reflection document

  • Meet with the Center Director weekly. Attend department meetings throughout the year, work toward goals set by the Center, and supply requested course materials

  • Demonstrate collegiality and respect for Center stakeholders

APPOINTMENT DETAILS

Teaching at Trinity is an in-person position. The expected time commitment is 18 hours a week the entire term. The position may be renewed pending ability to fulfil responsibilities, follow university policy, attend required meetings, and pending student feedback, as well as department needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Required: Master's Degree

Preferred:

EXPERIENCE

Required:

  • Experience founding a venture - regardless of a current endeavor or a past endeavor with an exit.

Preferred:

  • Five or more years of leadership experience in the small or medium-sized business environment

  • Experience mentoring/coaching entrepreneurs

  • Experience teaching in a liberal arts institution

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

Preferred:

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • Mastery of the relevant subject matter

  • Ability to deliver engaging lectures, discussions, or in-class activities

  • Ability to design rigorous and meaningful assignments

  • Commitment to the liberal arts mission of Trinity University

  • Ability to demonstrate intellectual curiosity

  • Ability to respond well to feedback

  • Ability to inspire and guide undergraduate students with interests in a wide range of industries

  • Ability to work with computer and software programs - Google Suite, email, calendar, etc.

  • Ability to learn new software programs required for working in higher ed. ie. learning management platforms and grading tools. Trinity utilizes Canvas.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of non-profit, social, and/or environmental entrepreneurship

  • Strong communication skills

ATTENDANCE

  • Expected to attend all scheduled course periods, including the final exam period, for the term that is being taught. Expected to attend five faculty workshops a year as well as to meet with the Center Director regularly.

HOW TO APPLY

For internal applicants, please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application, see instructions provided here.

For external applicants, when starting the application, select "Apply Manually." Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required. Please create your Workday application account using a personal email address, as you will need to maintain access to this account throughout the pre-hire process, if selected.

For all applicants, you do not need to complete the "(Work) Experience," "Education," "Certifications," or "Languages" fields - these details will be provided in your curriculum vitae.

In the "Application Documents" field, please upload the following, each as a separate pdf file [note: a maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded]:

  • Cover letter- Note: the cover letter should address why you want to teach undergraduates at Trinity University, your commitment to equity and inclusion in a professional environment, and why you feel like the best candidate for teaching entrepreneurial sales.

  • Curriculum vitae or resume- Note: while both curriculum vitae or resume are acceptable, a current and thorough resume is strongly preferred for the purpose of the search. A CV will be required for the appointment.

  • Names and contact information for three professional references

  • Applicants interested in teaching should apply by April 21, 2025.

Professional references and college transcripts will be requested of advancing candidates.

CONTACT INFORMATION

entrepreneurship@trinity.edu

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu.

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