Adjunct Faculty

Summary

Join American College of Education as an Adjunct Faculty member and contribute to a supportive learning environment. You will be responsible for academic and teaching responsibilities, serving students, the department, college, and community, and pursuing professional development. The role involves direct interaction with students, facilitating learning, providing feedback, and reporting student performance data. Compensation is based on a per-student, per-course model, with additional opportunities for paid committee work and course development. Successful candidates will demonstrate self-reliance, positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a commitment to the college's B Corp mission. The position is remote, requiring reliable internet access.

Requirements

• Earn a terminal degree and experience in Leadership, Higher Education, Research or Community College
• Have 1+ year experience in teaching and leadership in a formal educational setting using both traditional and non-traditional teaching formats, higher education strongly preferred
• Demonstrate experience in successfully developing online/virtual professional relationships
• Provide evidence of professional research and/or creative endeavors and expertise in the field
• Demonstrate self-reliance by meeting/exceeding workflow needs
• Demonstrate positive attitude and motivation, concern for students, teamwork, and excellent time management skills
• Follow established processes as outlined by the organization and leadership
• Complete assigned duties based on daily business needs and individual skill set
• Consistently produce a high volume of quality work
• Be capable, and adapt as needed, to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Have a proven ability to work independently with limited supervision and with other department personnel
• 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
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
• Build and maintain student satisfaction
• Recognize and anticipate student needs

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
• Pursue endeavors to augment personal and professional skills
• 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

Benefits

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