Instructor, Business Foundations - Non-Tenure Track at Suffolk University – Boston, Massachusetts

The Sawyer Business School at Suffolk University invites applications for a Instructor position on the Business Foundations Team. This role is central to our first-year and transition to sophomore student experience combining engaged classroom teaching with academic advising, mentoring, and collaborative retention strategy work. The ideal candidate brings a dynamic teaching presence, a genuine commitment to student success, and the ability to bridge academic learning with real-world business practice.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Curriculum

Teach first-year business foundation courses, including core business principles, professional skills, and introduction to the business disciplines

Design and deliver engaging, evidence-informed instruction that bridges theory and practice

Integrate active learning, case-based teaching, and applied projects to foster critical thinking and student engagement

Maintain current course materials aligned with evolving business trends and curriculum standards

Academic Advising & Mentoring

Serve as an academic advisor for a designated caseload of first-year BSBA students

Guide students through degree planning, course selection, and academic goal setting

Provide proactive outreach and support to students at risk of academic difficulty

Build meaningful mentoring relationships that support students' professional development and long-term success

Retention Strategy & Collaboration

Participate in regular strategy meetings with the Associate Dean to assess retention data, identify patterns, and develop targeted interventions

Collaborate with advising staff, faculty colleagues, and student services to create a cohesive, supportive first-year experience

Contribute to the planning and execution of retention initiatives, including early alert programs, success workshops, and student engagement events

Track and report on student progress metrics, providing qualitative insights from advising and classroom interactions

First-to-Sophomore Transition Support

Design and implement structured transition programming to help first-year students successfully navigate the critical move into their sophomore year

Monitor academic performance, course selection patterns, and engagement signals in the spring semester to identify students who may be considering departure or transfer

Conduct intentional end-of-year advising conversations that affirm students' sense of belonging, reinforce their academic trajectory, and build commitment to returning

Collaborate with the Associate Dean to develop targeted outreach strategies for at-risk students between the spring and fall semesters, including summer touchpoints and re-enrollment support

Coordinate warm handoffs to sophomore-level advisors, faculty, and programs to ensure continuity of support beyond the first year

Contribute to continuous improvement of transition programming by tracking outcomes and sharing qualitative and quantitative insights with the broader retention team

Service & Community

Participate in departmental meetings, curriculum review processes, and school-wide initiatives

Contribute to recruitment, orientation, and co-curricular programming efforts

Engage with the Suffolk University and Boston business community to support experiential learning opportunities

Required

Master's degree or higher in Business, Management, or a closely related field

Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at the college or university level

Demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate teaching with a learner-centered approach

Experience with academic advising or student mentoring in a higher education setting

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage and motivate diverse student populations

Preferred

Meaningful corporate or industry experience in business, consulting, finance, marketing, or related fields

Familiarity with retention frameworks, early alert systems, or student success data practices

Experience with AI literacy integration, experiential learning, or innovative pedagogical approaches

Track record of cross-functional collaboration with administrators, staff, and faculty

About Suffolk University Sawyer Business School

Located in the heart of Boston, the Sawyer Business School prepares students to lead with purpose in a dynamic global economy. With a curriculum designed for the AI era, a faculty committed to immersive teaching, and strong ties to the Boston business community, Sawyer Business School is transforming business education. Our Business Foundations Team is at the center of this mission shaping the first-year experience and setting students on a path to academic success and professional growth.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

Cover letter addressing teaching philosophy and relevant experience

Current curriculum vitae

Evidence of teaching effectiveness (sample syllabus, course evaluations, or teaching statement)

Contact information for three professional references

Salary: $69,905 - $116,511