Social Entrepreneurship Adjunct Pool

Social Entrepreneurship Adjunct Pool

Position Summary:

The Department of Social Entrepreneurship at Rollins College invites interested individuals to apply for adjunct faculty positions in Social Entrepreneurship. The Social Entrepreneurship major is AACSB-accredited. Our Social Entrepreneurship courses focus on practical application of business skills to tackle social, political, economic, and environmental problems locally, domestically, and internationally; the UN Sustainable Development Goals are integrated throughout our coursework. Ideal applicants will have professional experience related to Social Entrepreneurship, be dedicated to innovative teaching and building relationships, and are welcoming to opportunities that will allow them to work with a diverse campus and community.

We are looking for adjuncts to teach a required course in the major and/or a social entrepreneurship-related elective course based on their area of expertise. Recent electives have included topics such as social impact reporting; law & environmental sustainability; sales & negotiation; and AI for social enterprises, but there are many possibilities as long as the course is centered around social enterprise examples/context.

This is a continuous recruitment effort to develop an applicant pool that can fill in on an as-needed basis. Applications, letters of interest, and other supporting materials will be reviewed as positions become available. Depending on the course, approximately 18-22 students are enrolled. It is possible to arrange teaching early in the morning to reduce conflicts with outside work schedules. Social Entrepreneurship courses are generally not offered in the evening.

Teaching responsibilities include:

• Teaching undergraduate students in a specific field of expertise related to Social Entrepreneurship (SE)
• Developing and managing the class syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meets department and college standards
• Utilizing project-based, experiential learning techniques
• Planning and creating lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments
• Grading assignments: papers, quizzes, projects, exams, etc.
• Assessing grades for students based on participation, performance in class, and assignments
• Collaborating with department colleagues on course curriculum
• Advising students on how to be successful in class

Rollins College is a comprehensive liberal arts college located just north of Orlando, FL, a diverse metropolitan community with a thriving economic and cultural scene. Nearby Orlando International Airport provides easy access to U.S. and international destinations. The college emphasizes innovative and quality teaching in small classes and ranks number one among 121 Southern master's-level universities in the annual rankings of "America's Best Colleges," released by U.S. News & World Report. Please visit the college website at www.rollins.edu.

Minimum Qualifications and Education:

• Ph.D. or Master's related to area of teaching, in a business-related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of social entrepreneurship.
• Preferred: Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence in the liberal arts.
• Preferred: Verifiable teaching experience.

Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, please submit an application and upload the following materials:

1. Letter of interest indicating:
   • (A) Topic ideas for a Social Entrepreneurship-related elective course (this should be a topic you have expertise in and can develop a course for, relevant for students majoring and minoring in SE)
     
     AND
   • (B) Which Social Entrepreneurship SE-prefix core/required courses you are qualified and interested to teach (click here to see a list of our SE core courses).
2. Curriculum vita
3. Past student evaluations (if possible)
4. List of 3 references on application

Questions may be directed to:

Tonia Warnecke

Chair of the Department of Social Entrepreneurship

twarnecke@rollins.edu

**Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and are processed upon the receipt of all official documents while the posting is active. Selected applicants will be contacted as positions become available and screenings will continue until positions are filled.******

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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Employment Eligibility:

All new employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at Rollins College, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). Rollins College will require proof of authorization to work in the United States. Further, based on the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation and accompanying guidance from the USCIS and Department of State, the College may not be able to offer H-1B sponsorship. Particularly the College is not able to pay the required fee accompanying new H-1B visa petitions.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

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