Visiting Professor

Summary

Join Chamberlain University as a Visiting Professor and share your expertise in Political Science with undergraduate and graduate students. This online position requires a Master's degree in a relevant field with 18+ graduate credit hours, prior higher education teaching experience, and exceptional communication skills. You will develop and deliver course materials, assess student learning, and contribute to a positive learning environment. The compensation rate is competitive and depends on experience and qualifications. Chamberlain offers a supportive and collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact on students' lives.

Requirements

• A Master in political science, public policy, or public administration. Studies with 18+ earned graduate credit hours directly in coursework
• Are able to provide official transcripts for all earned degrees from a regionally accredited institution and/or, for degrees earned outside of the US, a course-by-course US equivalency evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator
• Prior higher education teaching experience is required
• Solid subject matter expertise and outstanding communication skills
• Excellent motivational and instructional skills to be effective in a non-traditional environment
• Must be able to work in a collegial manner and facilitate the efforts of diverse groups
• Knowledge of MS office products
• Have exceptional subject matter expertise as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Are eager to serve students and colleagues with passion, respect and care
• Operate with a sense of responsibility and purpose with the desire to enrich colleagues, students and the broader community
• Have a strong work ethic, learn from mistakes, build positive spirit and always look for a better way
• Put the team first, appreciate diverse points of view, assume positive intent, collaborate and communicate openly

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides students with an approved syllabus which includes the terminal course objectives
• Uses appropriate technological options for online technologies and course-related software, including Websites, e-mail, and online discussions for preparing the course and making it accessible to students
• Models effective strategized communications that engage online students, provide clarity, and improve student learning
• Sets clear expectations for the course by publishing course terminal objectives, assignment/examinations dates, and weight the distribution of various evaluation categories
• Ensures that the content and level of material included on exams correspond to the course terminal objectives
• Demonstrates consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of exams, and provide timely feedback to students
• The preparation of course material
• The delivery of effective lectures
• The preparation, administration, marking and reporting of examinations
• Undergo training to qualify as a facilitator in the problem-based learning program
• Supervise educational activities of students under actual or simulated situations
• Prepare instructional plans and career analyses to reflect current changes in the field
• Advise individuals or groups of students in academic matters and exercise professional judgment in referring students to appropriate personnel
• Develop new instructional materials and teaching techniques with participation in on-going reviews and revision of curriculum planning
• Actively participate in relevant professional activities in order to improve teaching and subject matter competence
• Serve on faculty committees as appointed or elected, and confer with advisory groups in order to modify course content
• Prepare, administer and evaluate examinations to assess the development of student accomplishments
• Complies with all policies and standards

Benefits

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected compensation rate for this position is between $850/Earned Credit Hour to $1,950/Earned Credit Hour, depending on the candidate’s education and experience