Adjunct Faculty, Astronomy - SP27
About the role
College of DuPage believes in the power of teaching and learning. We seek adjunct faculty members to teach Astronomy. COD faculty are committed to facilitate and support student success in learning. We strive to meet the individual educational needs of our unique, multicultural campus. The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities.
Responsibilities
Adjunct Faculty instructors at College of DuPage are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, or clinical settings, courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as, face-to-face, on-line, hybrid and/or blended formats. In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluation, and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Master's degree in the discipline or related discipline to be taught; or, a Master's degree plus 18 graduate hours in the discipline to be taught required.
- Faculty should have evidence of graduate-level coursework (or significant professional experience) relating directly to the content being taught in the specific course or subfield.
- Applicants with experience teaching Astronomy are preferred.
- In-person teaching preferred for current needs.
- Access to personal technology, home computer with appropriate ability to teach online required.
Skills
- Ability to teach remotely with technology and experience in online or virtual teaching preferred.
Pay
These positions are paid by stipends for course assignments.
Schedule
Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings and weekends.