Business & Innovation Adjunct Part-time
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value level due to emphasis on personal faith in alignment with job role, alongside strong institutional support for teaching.
- Strong institutional backing and values emphasis
- Accredited programs ensuring educational quality
- Chance to mentor and guide students in business ethics
- Part-time role with stable environment
Pros
- Strong emphasis on Christian values
- Accredited institution ensuring program quality
- Opportunity to teach and shape future business leaders
Cons
- Candidates must align with specific religious beliefs
- Part-time role may limit income potential
- Less stability compared to full-time academic positions
Who it's for
Experienced / Advanced • On-campus
Good fit
- Educators with relevant professional experience
- Individuals who wish to teach within faith-oriented contexts
- Professionals passionate about business development
Not recommended for
- Candidates uninterested in faith-based work
- Applicants seeking full-time employment or higher pay
- People who prefer secular educational environments
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
The School of Business and Innovation (SBI) at Cornerstone University is accepting applications for qualified business and innovation adjunct faculty to teach courses on campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
About the School of Business and Innovation: The SBI is home to a range of business programs including (but not limited to) accounting, business leadership, creativity & innovation, economics, finance, human resources (HR), management, marketing, nonprofit leadership, organizational development, and sport management. These programs are associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degrees. The SBI is fully accredited by the ACBSP and the HLC, ensuring continuous improvement within its world-class programs.
The School of Business and Innovation (SBI) adheres strictly to the following core principles, philosophies, and methodologies:
- We prioritize an unwavering commitment to the Christian worldview (as explicitly defined on CU's About page), extending to every facet of our educational offerings.
- We endorse and encourage free enterprise thought and the entrepreneurial spirit within the School of Business and Innovation.
- We intertwine our classroom instruction with our professional expertise, effectively bringing to life the course materials for the benefit of our students.
- We demonstrate a commitment to fostering students' professional growth, underpinned by academic rigor, and providing experiential learning opportunities; successfully equipping our students for their chosen vocational path.
Teaching in the School of Business and Innovation: To teach in the SBI adjunct faculty must have a master’s degree or doctoral degree. In addition to the degree requirement, adjunct faculty must have professional experience within the field he or she aspires to teach in.
About Cornerstone University:
Cornerstone University is a vibrant interdenominational evangelical university that prepares students for lives of global influence in an academically rigorous, spiritually rich educational community. It is located minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, a dynamic city in Western Michigan that offers a wealth of outdoor and cultural activities. Learn more about Cornerstone at www.cornerstone.edu
Each candidate must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, be active in a local church and espouse a theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University as evidenced by fully affirming the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession”.
