Remote Adjunct Faculty

Summary

Join American College of Education as Adjunct Faculty and contribute to a strong academic presence and growth in professional development for teaching, scholarly or creative works, and service to the profession and to the college. As an adjunct faculty, you will report directly under the leadership of the department chair who provides guidance regarding academic and teaching responsibilities, service to students, department, college, and community, and professional development.

Requirements

• Earned a terminal degree
• 1+ year 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

• Competitive wage
• 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