Adjunct Faculty – Strategic Management – (Spring 2027)

Grand Canyon University

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AZ Phoenix Until 10/4/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University (GCU) is seeking passionate adjunct instructors to help prepare the next generation of professionals and leaders. As an adjunct, you will provide engaging, high-quality instruction while supporting student success in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

The Colangelo College of Business is a Christian business school for servant leaders and innovation based upon ethics, purpose and stakeholder integration to help communities prosper and flourish.

Strategic Management: This writing-intensive course is built around a team-based simulation requiring a high level of peer interaction and collaboration and serves as the capstone experience in business and management, introducing students to functional, business, and corporate strategy from the perspective of a strategy analyst. Tools and techniques are applied to the student’s previous knowledge of accounting, finance, management, analytics, marketing, economics, entrepreneurship, and leadership acquired through their individual programs of study. Students integrate strategic analysis to demonstrate mastery of a wide variety of business domains. 

Why Work at GCU?

  • Tuition benefits for adjunct employees
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee perks and discounts
  • On-campus fitness and wellness resources
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives

Location:

GCU Main Campus – Phoenix, AZ

  • In-person, on-campus instruction
  • Term: Spring 2027 (01/04/27 – 04/25/2027)

What You Will Do

  • Facilitate classroom instruction and discussions
  • Engage students in achieving course learning outcomes
  • Assess student performance and provide feedback
  • Incorporate current industry knowledge and best practices into teaching
  • Support the mission and values of Grand Canyon University

What You Will Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

  • PhD/DBA Management or Doctorate in a related discipline
  • Minimum of 3 years corporate experience 
  • Masters in Business Administration (MBA) required if Doctorate is not in a business discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strategic planning experience

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:

  • Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above
  • Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees

Join GCU and help students discover their purpose, achieve their goals, and make an impact in their communities.

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About this role

Summary

Teach strategic management course, facilitate discussions, assess student performance, incorporate industry practices.

Job title

Adjunct Faculty – Strategic Management – (Spring 2027)

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

education

Location requirements

On-site at GCU Main Campus in Phoenix, AZ, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PhD or DBA in management or related disciplinecorporate experienceMasters in Business Administration if no doctorate in business

Preferred skills

strategic planning

Specializations

strategic managementbusiness strategycorporate strategy
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Phoenix, AZ, USA

On-site City