Adjunct Instructor in the School of Business: BUS 311 - Applied AI Tools for Business

The Calvin University School of Business invites applications for an adjunct professor to teach BUS‑311: Applied AI Tools for Business, an applied course focusing on real‑world AI tools and business technologies. Students engage with functional experts, analyze practical use cases, experiment with AI applications, and design intelligent‑agent solutions that address contemporary business problems. Course content emphasizes innovation, responsible use of AI, and Christian reflection on technology.

This two-credit course meets during both the Fall and Spring semesters in 2026-2027 in the School of Business building. Class timing may be flexible.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree or above in business, information systems, analytics, or a closely related discipline; or significant professional experience implementing AI or automation tools in practice

• Experience with applied technological tools (e.g. analytics platforms, AI applications, business technologies)

• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively using diverse pedagogies and instructional technologies.

• Familiarity with technology governance, automation bias, and human-AI collaboration.

• Commitment to Christian faith and willingness to integrate faith with learning in alignment with Calvin’s Reformed tradition. Candidates are expected to affirm the Apostle’s Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare course materials and employ appropriate pedagogical strategies in order to promote student success in university-level courses.

• Fulfill administrative duties such as tracking attendance, submitting grades, and maintaining timely communication with students, faculty, and staff.

• Comply with Calvin University employment requirements, including mandatory online training modules.

• Support the mission of Calvin University, including commitment to the development of a diverse, multicultural community.

• To learn more about teaching at Calvin, visit the Provost Office website: https://calvin.edu/offices-services/provost/

Calvin is building a tradition of diversity and accessibility and welcomes applications from persons whose personal characteristics will further that commitment. Calvin does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, or age. For further specifics please see the college website: Careers at Calvin | Calvin University

To Apply:

Send us your application materials through the Apply link in this posting. As part of the application, please submit your full curriculum vitae accompanied by a cover letter that addresses the following:

• Your ability to meet requirements and responsibilities of the position.
• Your interest in teaching at a Reformed Christian University.

Please indicate in your cover letter if you are interested in both AI and Business courses. You are also asked to submit unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts; if hired, official transcripts will be required. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For questions, contact Rachel Hammond, department chair, [email protected].

FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT

1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.  

2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.