The Opportunity

Lesley University's Business department is seeking a highly qualified adjunct instructor to teach: CBUSN 3100 - Social Entrepreneurship; Fall 2026 Term II; Remote, Asynchronous.

Course Description: 
Social entrepreneurs seek to create positive community impact, advance social justice, and provide effective leadership and management in mission-driven organizations. They must also develop and implement strategies that enable social enterprises to achieve sustainable growth and expand their impact. This course examines the defining characteristics of social entrepreneurship, with particular attention to the diverse business models employed by organizations that are transforming communities and addressing societal challenges. Students will explore best practices for launching, managing, and scaling mission-driven organizations, including approaches to leadership, organizational development, impact measurement, and sustainable financing. Through the study of contemporary examples and emerging trends, this course will provide a comprehensive understanding of how social enterprises create and sustain meaningful social change.

Qualities & Capabilities

A successful candidate will have:

• Master's degree in Business, Social Entrepreneurship, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field (required); PhD or terminal degree (preferred)

• Experience teaching at the college level, preferably in an online or asynchronous environment

• Demonstrated expertise in social entrepreneurship, nonprofit leadership, social innovation, or mission-driven organizations

• Commitment to student-centered, inclusive, and equitable teaching practices

• Experience facilitating engaging online discussions and fostering student interaction in asynchronous courses

• Experience using learning management systems and instructional technology to support online teaching and learning

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Why Lesley

Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.

Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.

Expressing Interest

A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.

At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people -- regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, physical ability, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in uniformed services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws -- can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. Accordingly, the University prohibits discrimination based on these protected categories in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and in employment. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution. Individuals may submit concerns or questions related to discrimination to the University's Director of Equal Opportunity. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity's webpage for the University's entire notice of nondiscrimination and for additional information.

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