Part-time Adjunct Instructor - Business and Entrepreneurship

Part-time Adjunct Instructor - Business and Entrepreneurship

Nicolet College


Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Adjunct Faculty
Job Number: 1500000308
Location: Rhinelander Campus, 5364 College Drive, Rhinelander, WI
Department: Business Admin - General

Position Summary


At Nicolet College, our mission is to transform lives and strengthen communities. We believe one of the most powerful ways to do that is by connecting students with professionals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience.

If you have built a career in business and are looking for a meaningful way to give back to the next generation, this is your opportunity. Teaching at Nicolet offers the unique satisfaction of helping students grow in their chosen profession-guiding, mentoring, and inspiring them as they take their next steps forward.
Nicolet College is a comprehensive two-year college located on the shores of Lake Julia in Wisconsin's beautiful Northwoods region. We seek thoughtful, innovative, enthusiastic, and student-friendly professionals to join our team.

Nicolet College is establishing a continuous pool of qualified adjunct instructors to support dynamic teaching needs across credit, non-credit, and workforce training offerings in business and entrepreneurship.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities


This position supports credit and continuing education instruction across multiple delivery formats, including:

• Competency-Based Education (CBE)
• Online (synchronous and asynchronous)
• Face-to-face and hybrid formats
• Workshop/Seminar format
• Customized workforce training

We are particularly interested in professionals who:

• Combine broad business acumen with real-world experience in entrepreneurship or small business ownership.
• Bring deep expertise in high-demand business disciplines, including:
  • Digital Marketing
  • Business Finance
  • Business Law
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Human Resources

Preference will be given to candidates who reside within or near Nicolet College's district and have strong connections to the regional business community.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, learner-centered instruction aligned with Nicolet College's mission
• Teach across a variety of business disciplines (e.g., management, marketing, entrepreneurship, customer service, AI tools in business, digital marketing, etc.)
• Facilitate learning in multiple formats: online, CBE, and face-to-face
• Adapt instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including adult and workforce learners
• Provide timely, meaningful feedback and maintain regular communication with students
• Maintain accurate academic records and meet institutional reporting requirements
• Integrate real-world business applications, case studies, and industry practices into instruction
• Utilize instructional technology (e.g., D2L Brightspace or similar platforms) effectively
• Identify desirable and required professional certifications/credentials and develop programs to earn such credentials through credit and non-credit bearing courses
• Support workforce initiatives, including customized employer training when needed
• Uphold faculty quality assurance standards and participate in continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, entrepreneurship, or a closely related field (We may make exceptions to this for workforce training)
• Minimum of two years (4,000 hours) of relevant occupational experience in business or industry
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse learners
• Commitment to student success and inclusive teaching practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Reside within or near Nicolet College's district and have strong connections to the regional business community.
• Master's degree in Business or related field
• Professional experience in entrepreneurship or small business ownership
• Experience teaching or training in higher education, corporate, or workforce settings
• Experience with online teaching platforms (e.g., D2L Brightspace)
• Strong ties to the local or regional business community
• Ability to teach across multiple business disciplines

Other


Ideal Candidate ProfileWe are seeking professionals who:

• Bring real-world business insight into the classroom
• Are adaptable and comfortable teaching in multiple formats
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset and can inspire the same in students
• Value community connection and workforce relevance
• Are student-centered, responsive, and engaging

Work Environment & Schedule

• Variable hours based on course assignments
• Instruction may occur online, on campus in Rhinelander, or at employer/workforce locations
• Courses are assigned on an as-needed basis; this is a continuous recruitment pool

Employment StatusAdjunct instructors are contracted per course.Application ProcessApplicants should submit:

• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts
• Cover letter indicating:
  1. Areas of teaching interest (credit, non-credit, workforce training)
  2. Preferred delivery format(s)
  3. Relevant business and/or entrepreneurial experience

Qualified applicants will be contacted as instructional needs arise.Application Procedure:Apply at nicoletcollege.edu/employment. Attach a current résumé, unofficial transcripts of coursework, and a cover letter specifying the courses you are interested in teaching and how your background and experience are consistent with the position requirements. Qualified applicants may be contacted as needs arise.Nicolet Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities.



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