Adjunct Instructor, Business and Economics (Foundations of Sustainability)

Job Title: Adjunct Instructor

Department: School of Arts and Sciences

Reports to: Business & Economics Division Chair

Effective Date: 8/31/26 Fall 2026

# of Direct Reports: 0

# of People Supported: 0

Job Description

Manhattanville University is seeking an adjunct professor to teach Foundations of Sustainability in the Fall 2026 semester (8/31/26 through 12/18/26). Please note that if the Fall semester is successful, there will be the possibility of future employment.

Format: Course will be scheduled to run fully in-person in the Fall at Manhattanville University on Thursdays, 8:25-10:55. Course size: 25 or less.

Course Description

This course offers an introductory overview of sustainability and its growing integration into finance, business, and economic decision-making. Students will explore the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions of sustainability and examine how financial systems, corporations, and public institutions incorporate these considerations into strategies, investments, and policies. Students will learn how environmental and social factors affect business performance, risk, and valuation; how governance structures shape accountability; and how investors, regulators, and stakeholders use ESG information.

The course emphasizes conceptual understanding rather than being technical. Through case studies, real-world examples, and interactive discussions, students will learn how sustainability and ESG principles are shaping corporate behavior, investment decisions, and global markets. The course is designed for students from all disciplines who are interested in understanding the role of finance in addressing social and environmental challenges. No prior knowledge or prerequisites are required, making the course accessible to students from all academic backgrounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.
  
  

Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach well-organized classes and present other learning opportunities for students in accordance with student learning outcomes for the course.
• Create and share syllabus/syllabi with students and Dean's Office. This must be posted on the University's Learning Management Software (LMS), Brightspace.
• Post assignment grades in Brightspace for students to track their academic progress.
• Hold two hours of Office Hours for students. (This can be a mix of in-person and online)
• Use Manhattanville email for correspondence with students, faculty, and staff; respond to email in a timely fashion.
• Submit Roster Reconciliations, Mid-Term and Final Grades by appropriate deadlines. File Retention Alerts when student concerns arise.
• Uphold and comply with faculty duties as described in Section V of the Faculty Handbook: General Faculty Duties and Academic Opportunities.
• Be familiar with the College Catalog and Faculty Handbook.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Subject matter expertise
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Brightspace or similar LMS.
  
  

Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree in Economics, Finance or other related field.

Experience: Previous teaching experience.

Physical Requirements: None.

Salary: $3,375 - $3,675 per semester

Hours Expectation

Teaching time: 2.5 hours/week per course taught

Office hours: 2 hours/week

Housing

Housing is not provided.

Benefits

• Eligibility for tuition remission after one year of employment.
• Instructors can make elective contributions to the TIAA 403(b) retirement account.
• Membership in the credit union.
  
  

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates may be invited to interview before the applica