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Brigham Young University · 2 days ago

Adjunct Teaching - Finance Dept - Cougar Capital

Provo, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Brigham Young University is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Finance Department to support the Cougar Capital program. The role involves advising students, facilitating learning in private equity and venture capital courses, and providing mentorship related to investment processes and professional development.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as an adjunct faculty advisor supporting Cougar Capital, a student-managed private equity and venture capital investment program within the Marriott School of Business

Support instruction for MBA 664 (Private Equity & Venture Capital) and MBA 665 Part 1 & Part 2 (Advanced Private Equity & Venture Capital Strategy) by contributing professional insight during class sessions

Facilitate learning by engaging with students through questions, discussion, and applied perspectives related to sourcing, due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and portfolio management in private markets

Meet regularly with student leaders and/or fund teams to provide mentorship related to investment process, class dynamics, and professional development

Collaborate with faculty instructors and student leadership to ensure a cohesive experiential learning environment

Advise on student investment pitches and analyses by asking questions that encourage critical thinking and deeper understanding, without directing outcomes or advocating for specific investment decisions

Provide career guidance and share professional experience related to careers in private equity, venture capital, and related investment fields

Qualification

Private EquityVenture CapitalTeaching ExperienceMentoringProfessional Insight

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance or a closely related field required; MBA or Ph.D. preferred

The required degree must be completed by the start date

Evidence of relevant professional experience in private equity, venture capital, growth equity, or related investment fields

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend

All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards

Preferred

Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching, instructional support, or mentoring experience at the collegiate level, or equivalent professional experience aligned with the course content

Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Company

Brigham Young University

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Brigham Young University is a private research university that seeks to develop students of intellect and character to continue learning.

Founded in 1875

Provo, UT, US

1001-5000 employees

https://byu.edu

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