Position Summary:

Franklin University, a private, independent, accredited, not-for-profit University located in Columbus, Ohio invites applicants to teach high level courses for its Adjunct Faculty-Product Management position beginning Fall 2025. The Adjunct Faculty role includes primary responsibility for providing quality instruction and maintaining a positive learning environment with an emphasis placed on teaching, supporting and evaluating students. Assigned courses will be for online instruction.

MIS 640: Product Management introduces students to the foundational principles and strategic practices of product management. The course explores customer discovery, product strategy, market evaluation, minimum viable products, product-market fit, go-to-market planning, and growth strategies. Students will learn how to apply leadership and critical thinking skills to develop and implement effective product plans that drive innovation and market success.

This role will work a remote schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach MIS 640: Product Management in alignment with course objectives and university guidelines.
• Maintain attendance records and submits grades with established timeframes
• Foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment for students
• Support students by providing timely feedback and resolving course-related inquiries
• Provide input on course effectiveness and recommend improvements
• Participate in all department meetings and required training
• Engage in professional development relevant to product management and higher education
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Faculty

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Information Systems, Business, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution

• At least 1 year of teaching experience at the graduate level (online or in-person)

• Strong knowledge of product lifecycle management, customer discovery, market research, and agile methodologies

• Experience with cross-functional team collaboration and product innovation

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to collaborative & collegiate relationships

• Maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Knowledge of higher education regulations, compliance and accrediting agencies
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and work effectively with faculty, staff, students and members of the professional community
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills and Characteristics:

• Industry experience (3-5 years) in product management, product strategy, or related roles

• Experience teaching product management, entrepreneurship, or business strategy at the graduate level

• Familiarity with Lean Startup, Agile, and Design Thinking methodologies

• Strong technical proficiency and experience using learning management systems (LMS)

About Franklin University

Founded in 1902, Franklin University has built its reputation on removing barriers to higher education for ambitious adults who must balance their educational goals with other commitments. Accredited and nonprofit, Franklin has earned its long-standing reputation as an innovator in online education. The University offers applied, in-demand undergraduate, master’s and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals. From entrepreneurs to CEOs, more than 50,000 Franklin alumni can be found around the world contributing to the communities in which they live and work.

Franklin University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Franklin does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, disability, or veteran or military status.

We embrace diversity and strive to create an environment where students, faculty and staff feel a sense of belonging. We recognize that our collective potential can only be realized when difference is valued, equal access to opportunity is sought, and inclusion is practiced.