Job Summary
The primary duty of an adjunct instructor is teaching courses at the
university level. Teaching includes not only classroom contact hours, but also
grading, class preparation and digitally mediated learning; which can
encompass answering student e-mails, managing online discussions or teaching
blended or electronically-delivered courses.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching graduate and undergraduate students in a specific field of
expertise
Managing the class syllabus and ensuring that lessons meet department and
college standards
Planning and creating lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments
Utilizing a variety of instructional strategies in order to engage
students, including cooperative and experiential learning
Grading assigned papers, quizzes, and exams
Assessing grades for students based on participation, performance in
class, assignments, and examinations
Reporting student learning outcomes, class reviews, and analyzing student
data
Maintaining records of student attendance, involvement, and progress
Collaborating with colleagues on course curriculum when appropriate
Advising students on how to be successful in class
Staying updated on innovations and changes within their course field and
with related technology
Required Qualifications
Master's/Doctorate in field to be taught
Clear communication skills
Ability to teach with ample real-world experience
Ability to show confidence teaching and presenting to a class
Technologically savvy: can utilize email, different online learning
systems, and other ways to communicate with students
Passionate about specific academic fields and education in general
Clear understanding of curriculum design, pedagogy, and learning outcome
alignment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching in the classroom and remote learning environments.
Physical Demands
Must possess the physical ability to actively facilitate student learning
in the classroom for extended period of times
Must have vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing
and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone
Must have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Required Application Documents
Please upload the following documents with your application:
Resume or CV
Cover Letter
