Job description
The Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Iona University seeks applications for part-time adjunct faculty positions. We seek candidates who are able to teach courses in entrepreneurship & innovation.
This adjunct faculty is expected to support the mission of Hynes Institute and its programming through their teaching. Qualified applicants should submit a formal letter of interest indicating teaching and professional experiences in entrepreneurship and/or innovation.
Duties & Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the faculty member is teaching, while working closely with the team at the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation on supporting curricular and co-curricular learning opportunities for Iona students. The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all of our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences.
Required Skills
Minimum Qualifications
About Us
The mission of the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is to create and foster an interdisciplinary community of Iona students who engage in entrepreneurial learning opportunities to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Entrepreneurship is a universal skillset that gives our students the ability to take ownership of their learning by identifying and solving the big challenges of our world through innovation. Through the entrepreneurial process, our students are not only able to create a better world for themselves, but also the communities they live and work in.
The Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is made possible by the generosity and record $15 million gift to Iona from James and Anne Marie Hynes, who are the largest lifetime donors to the University. The gift is part of the University's $150 million Iona Forever campaign to advance student scholarship, accelerate academic innovation and enhance key learning environments.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Iona/EEO Statement:
Founded in 1940, Iona University is a private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona is a growing, highly accredited institution located just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan, with campuses in New Rochelle, Bronxville, and a new location in County Mayo, Ireland. With over 4,000 students, Iona offers small classes, engaged faculty, and a wide range of programs across the School of Arts & Science, the LaPenta School of Business (AACSB‑accredited), the NewYork‑Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences, and the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
Recognized by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and U.S. News & World Report, Iona is nationally ranked for academic quality, social mobility, and long‑term return on investment. The University's continued growth and rising reputation reflect its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, service, and opportunity.
Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment. Iona is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered free from discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.