Adjunct Faculty

Summary

Join American College of Education as an Adjunct Faculty member and contribute to our mission of providing high-quality online education. You will play a vital role in supporting student success, fostering a positive learning environment, and maintaining a strong academic presence. Responsibilities include academic and teaching duties, service to the college community, and ongoing professional development. The ideal candidate possesses a doctorate degree or equivalent qualifications, along with teaching experience and a commitment to our B Corp mission. Competitive compensation is offered, based on student enrollment and additional opportunities. ACE offers a supportive and inclusive virtual work environment with various employee benefits.

Requirements

• Possess a doctorate degree and -EITHER-professional experience equivalent to 18 graduate credits in sustainability/corporate social responsibility/social impact OR professional recognition/certification (e.g., SA sustainability consultant certification, certificates in alternative energy, B-Corporation officer position) OR Professional experience equivalent to 24 graduate credits and a graduate degree
• Have 1+ year experience in teaching and leadership in a formal educational setting using both traditional and non-traditional teaching formats
• Demonstrate experience in successfully developing online/virtual professional relationships
• Provide evidence of professional research, such as publications or presentations
• Provide evidence of other creative endeavors and expertise in the field
• Support and embrace the College’s B Corp mission to improve the people and communities we serve through our civic engagement initiatives
• Have exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills
• Be "self-motivated" as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems
• Be collaborative in driving decisions and a team-player
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
• Build and maintain student satisfaction
• Recognize and anticipate student needs

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong academic presence and growth in professional development for teaching, scholarly or creative works, and service to the profession and to the college
• Report and work directly under the leadership of the department chair who provides guidance regarding 1) academic and teaching responsibilities, 2) service to students, department, college, and community, and 3) professional development
• An adjunct faculty member relates directly to students, handling instructional responsibilities to support, strengthen, and enhance the learning experience
• Interact directly with students in an appropriate, professional manner
• Facilitate a safe and productive learning environment for students
• Respond in a timely manner to student requests for information, clarification of content, posts, and personal queries, and contacts inactive students as the need arises
• Oversee the quality of the course by reviewing the functionality and content, ensuring high quality delivery of content
• Expand the student experience by “fingerprinting” the course content with unique personal experience, insights, or other professional knowledge
• Monitor and provide appropriate student feedback on assignments within college policies
• Synthesize and report student performance data in a timeline manner
• Support the policies, procedures and guidelines of the program and institution
• Aid student learning of ethical conduct, particularly related to plagiarism and copyright infringement; follow appropriate procedures in reporting infractions
• Direct students to supplemental resources as needed to enhance their individual skills and abilities
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and leadership of the college
• Promote the vision, mission and culture of the college within and beyond the institution
• Provide appropriate leadership within one’s individual sphere of influence
• Maintain 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. This includes maintaining a deep knowledge of emerging issues and trends related to the department
• Ensure the quality of program and course offerings by supporting and promoting research

Preferred Qualifications

Have previous doctoral teaching experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement & reduction programs
• Generous PTO
• 401k and employer match
• Full-service wellness and EAP program
• Employee recognition and awards programs
• Employer paid life & AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability
• Employer paid long-term disability