Careers At Cornerstone University

Economics Adjunct, Part-time

Department: School of Business/Innovation
Office: Grand Rapids
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Job ID: 1011

The School of Business and Innovation (SBI) at Cornerstone University is accepting applications for qualified Economists to teach course(s) as adjunct faculty on campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Areas of expertise will include:
MBA, MS, MA, DBA, or Ph.D. with a concentration in Economics


About the School of Business and Innovation: The SB&I is home to a range of business programs including (but not limited to) accounting, business leadership, creativity & innovation, economics, finance, human resources (HR), management, marketing, nonprofit leadership, organizational development, and sport management. These programs are associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degrees. The SB&I is fully accredited by the ACBSP and the HLC, ensuring continuous improvement within its world-class programs.


The School of Business and Innovation (SB&I) upholds the following core principles, philosophies, and methodologies:

  • We prioritize an unwavering commitment to the Christian worldview (as explicitly defined on CU's About page), extending to every facet of our educational offerings.
  • We uphold the Biblical basis for free enterprise thought and the entrepreneurial spirit within the School of Business and Innovation.
  • We intertwine our classroom instruction with our professional expertise, effectively bringing to life the course materials for the benefit of our students.
  • We demonstrate a commitment to fostering students' professional growth, underpinned by academic rigor, and providing experiential learning opportunities; successfully equipping our students for their chosen vocational path.

Teaching in the School of Business and Innovation: To teach in the SBI adjunct faculty must have a master’s degree or doctoral degree. An MBA/MS/MA with an emphasis in Economics, a Ph.D. in Economics or a DBA with an Economics concentration would also be advantageous. In addition to the degree requirement, adjunct faculty must have professional experience within the field he or she aspires to teach in.


Review of candidates will begin immediately. Applicants will be contacted if an interview is desired. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Each candidate must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, be active in a local church and espouse a theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University as evidenced by fully affirming the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession”.

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