Adjunct Instructor, Artificial Intelligence in Business (Undergraduate Level)

The Phillips School of Business at High Point University invites applications for an Adjunct Professor to teach the course Artificial Intelligence in Business. This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications across business functions. Students will explore how AI technologies are transforming industries, enabling data-driven decision-making, improving customer experiences, and creating competitive advantage. Through case studies, hands-on exercises, and projects, students will gain familiarity with leading AI-powered business tools and develop a strategic understanding of how AI integrates into modern organizations.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate students in the Artificial Intelligence in Business course, providing high-quality instruction and engaging learning experiences.
• Develop course materials, assignments, and assessments aligned with learning outcomes and program goals.
• Integrate current trends and practical applications of AI in business decision-making, including tools such as machine learning, predictive analytics, generative AI, and automation systems.
• Foster student engagement through case studies, simulations, and project-based learning.
• Maintain active communication with students and provide timely feedback on assignments.
• Participate in departmental meetings and comply with university policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree or higher in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated professional experience applying AI or machine learning in a business or organizational setting (e.g., marketing, finance, operations, management, or entrepreneurship).
• Strong communication and instructional skills with a commitment to student success.

Preferred:

• Doctorate in a relevant related field.
• Prior college-level teaching experience, preferably in business or technology courses.
• Familiarity with AI tools and platforms commonly used in business (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Vertex AI, Microsoft Copilot, Salesforce Einstein, etc.).
• Ability to connect theory to practice and incorporate current industry examples into instruction.

Interested applicants should contact Dr. Dave Tofanelli, [email protected]