Contracted Faculty of Practice (Adjunct): Business - Online

**Position Overview:** Faculty at Concordia University, St. Paul work as members of an academic team of full- and part-time colleagues to consistently deliver high-quality instruction to students. Faculty are expected to demonstrate innovation and excellence in course instruction, foster an atmosphere of active intellectual and creative engagement with students in and out of the classroom, and support the Christian mission of the university. With students at the center of the university’s mission, delivering a high-quality student experience is a top priority of the Concordia learning community. **Course Description:** This course will provide students with comprehensive knowledge on topics such as decision-making processes, planning, control of operations, global supply chain, operations, and quality management. It also introduces the fundamental Lean Six Sigma concepts within a business organization. Students will have the opportunity to develop a strategic foundation in which to review the intentional use of techniques, ensuring a positive result upon implementation. **Class Dates/Times:** 1/11/2027-3/3/2027 **Pre-Written Course:** Yes **Modality:** Online, Asynchronous **# of Credits:** 3 Credits **Total Compensation:** $800 per credit **Program/College:** Business Program; College of Professional Studies **Course Instruction Responsibilities:** - Facilitate quality student learning through teaching assigned courses. - Increase student course engagement by providing a positive and regular presence within the course (at least four days per week for online courses) by engaging students through course activities and ongoing availability to provide student support. - Provide substantive and timely feedback on course assessments, following academic unit and university guidelines, within the Learning Management System, typically within five business days of the assessments’ due dates. - Respond to student inquiries typically within 24 hours during business days unless otherwise specified at the college level (48 hours on weekends, with closer monitoring if assignments are due during the weekend or on Monday). - Work collaboratively in a supportive academic environment, partnering with academic advising, career development, and the academic team to ensure each student has the resources they need to succeed. - Perform other job-related duties as assigned. - Follow the university and academic unit’s policies and procedures. **Education & Experience:** - A Master’s degree in business, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. - Candidates should have demonstrated teaching effectiveness or professional training experience, as well as a commitment to engaging students in an online learning environment. **Supplemental Information:** It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets. The mission of Concordia University, St Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation. The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran…