Job Number: 521064
Classification: Temporary Faculty - Credit
Grade: Adjunct Faculty Grade 01
Work type: Adjunct Faculty
Administrative Unit: University of Alaska Southeast
School/Business unit: UAS Sitka Campus Director
Location: Sitka
Categories: Education/Instructional
The UAS Sitka Campus invites applications from qualified individuals interested in helping students attain their educational goals. Instruction method will be either online or face-to-face, or a combination of both.
Duties:Teach one or more courses consistent with UAS student learning outcomes and assessment methods. Design curriculum, prepare syllabus and lesson plans. Evaluate student learning and provide timely feedback to students. Hold office hours or be available for contact with students.Essential
We are looking to increase our adjunct faculty pool in the following subject areas:
Biology / Physics
Health Sciences
English / Communications
Art / Music
Other General Education content areas
Applied Fisheries / Oceanography
Northwest Coast Art / NWC Language
Engine Repair / Welding
Applications will be reviewed continuously throughout AY22/23 for possible teaching assignments beginning July 2022.
If you possess a desire to help students succeed in reaching their goals, we encourage you to apply.
Adjunct positions are on a semester-by-semester contract basis, and governed by a collective bargaining agreement.
Successful acceptance into the adjunct pool does not guarantee an offer of a contract, though qualified applicants will be held in the pool for multiple semesters in the chance that a need for instructors in their subject area may arise.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Applicants will be evaluated on suitability of their academic preparation, past teaching experience, and potential for providing high quality instruction to undergraduate students.
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
Expertise and experience relevant to the effective teaching of the subject area to college students.
At least one year of college instruction, preferably within the subject area, is strongly preferred, but applicants with no formal college-level teaching experience will be considered.
REQUIRED EDUCATION OR TRAINING:
Depending on the subject area, certification, Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
As a public, regional, comprehensive university, UAS is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization and strongly encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
Located in the ancestral homeland of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian peoples, the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is fully committed to advancing the education and research aspirations of Indigenous peoples and is committed to ongoing work toward decolonization. These efforts are reflected in our UAS programs and formal community partnerships across our three campuses and throughout all of Southeast Alaska.
For full consideration, please include the following with your online application:
Successful applicants must provide official transcripts documenting credentials relevant to the instructional content area as a condition of employment.
UNAD-Adjunct:
This is an at-will, union represented adjunct position, and may be cancelled based upon the needs of the university.
Union Representation:
This position is represented by United Academic – Adjuncts, AAUP-AFT/AFL-CIO
Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
Affirmative Action Statement:
UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www. alaska.edu/nondiscrimination
At-Will:
Pursuant to Board of Regents' Policy 04.01.055.B, temporary, extended temporary, adjunct, student, casual labor, regular new hire probationary employees and those positions designated by the president as officers and senior administrators of the university are employed at-will.
Background Check:
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Public Disclosure Statement:
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
University of Alaska is a Drug-Free Workplace.
University of Alaska campuses are Tobacco-Free.
Training Policy:
It is the policy of the University of Alaska (UA) that all employees are required to complete training to meet the requirements of the positions they hold, and to complete the required training within a specified period to remain employed at the UA.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact the Campus Director, Dr. Paul Kraft at 907-747-7704.
Advertised: 06 Jul 2022 Alaskan Daylight Time Applications close: 30 Jun 2023 Alaskan Daylight Time
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