Remote Adjunct Faculty

Summary

Join American College of Education as Adjunct Faculty and maintain a strong academic presence while growing professionally in teaching, scholarly works, and service to the college.

Requirements

• Earned terminal degree(s) in a field associated with the department
• Must have an active Principal or Superintendent License
• Must have K12 principal experience as well as a current principal license
• 1+ year(s) experience in teaching and leadership in a formal educational setting using both traditional and non-traditional teaching formats, higher education strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in successfully developing online/virtual professional relationships
• Evidence of professional research and/or creative endeavors and expertise in the field

Responsibilities

• Interacts directly with students in an appropriate, professional manner
• Facilitates a safe and productive learning environment for students
• Responds in a timely manner to student requests for information, clarification of content, posts, and personal queries, and contacts inactive students as the need arises
• Oversees the quality of the course by reviewing the functionality and content, ensuring high-quality delivery of content
• Expands the student experience by “fingerprinting” the course content with unique personal experience, insights, or other professional knowledge
• Monitors and provides appropriate student feedback on assignments within college policies
• Synthesize and reports student performance data in a timeline manner
• Supports the policies procedures and guidelines of the program and institution
• Aid student learning of ethical conduct, particularly related to plagiarism and copyright infringement; follows appropriate procedures in reporting infractions
• Directs students to supplemental resources as needed to enhance their individual skills and abilities
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and leadership of the college including attending required meetings
• Promotes the vision, mission, and culture of the college within and beyond the institution
• Provides appropriate leadership within one’s individual sphere of influence
• Maintains a professional and technical knowledge of the curricula and industry by participating in leading-edge educational workshops/seminars, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
• Ensures the quality of program and course offerings by supporting and promoting research

Benefits

• Paid per student per course
• $50/student at the bachelor and master levels, and $126/student at the doctorate level
• Opportunities to serve on paid committees
• Payment for writing and developing courses