Part-Time Faculty: MBU 683 Entertainment Industry Exploration

Responsibilities

• Teach the MBU 683 Entertainment Industry Exploration graduate capstone course on-site in Los Angeles during the Fall 2026 semester.
• Guide students through building real-world businesses, focusing on market analysis, monetization, and entrepreneurial validation.
• Act as an executive coach to challenge students to find paths to success and pivot when necessary.
• Develop a comprehensive syllabus and prepare all necessary course materials.
• Hold weekly office hours to provide mentorship and support to students.
• Manage all grading, including timely assignment feedback and submission of mid-semester and final progress reports.

Requirements

• Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with significant relevant industry experience.
• Proven track record of leadership within a business segment or successful entrepreneurial/intrapreneurial experience.
• Experience managing or working closely with young professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to execute a structured 14-week course syllabus.
• Ability to teach on-site in Los Angeles on Tuesdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching at the university level.

About the Company

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with a global footprint and over 150 years of history. The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications offers diverse academic programs designed to prepare students for leadership in the communications and entertainment industries.