Adjunct Faculty

Summary

Join American College of Education as an Adjunct Faculty and contribute to a dynamic online learning environment. You will play a vital role in supporting student success, fostering a positive learning experience, and maintaining a strong academic presence. Responsibilities include academic and teaching duties, service to students and the college community, and ongoing professional development. Competitive compensation is offered based on student enrollment and additional opportunities exist for committee work and course development. The ideal candidate demonstrates self-reliance, a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a commitment to the college's B Corp mission. Successful candidates will possess a terminal degree in a relevant field, a principal license, and relevant teaching and leadership experience.

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

• Relate 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 contact 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 including attending required meetings
• 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

Higher education experience

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Opportunities to serve on paid committees
• Payment for writing and developing courses