Adjunct General Studies Faculty Opportunities with Morris Brown College (Nights and Weekends)

About the role

Adjunct faculty members serve as part time instructional staff responsible for delivering high quality undergraduate instruction. Faculty are expected to employ effective teaching strategies that promote critical thinking, student participation, and academic achievement. Adjunct instructors play an important role in supporting the mission of Morris Brown College by providing engaging learning experiences that prepare students for professional and academic success.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned undergraduate courses in accordance with approved curriculum and course learning outcomes.
• Develop and deliver engaging instructional materials including lectures, activities, and assignments.
• Facilitate meaningful class discussions that promote critical thinking and academic inquiry.
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, examinations, and other assessment methods.
• Maintain accurate course records including attendance, grades, and academic progress.
• Provide timely feedback on assignments and communicate regularly with students regarding performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, and institutional training as required.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of Morris Brown College through high quality instruction and professional conduct.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications
  • A master's degree in the teaching discipline or a related field from an accredited institution.
  • At least eighteen graduate semester hours in the subject area being taught.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively teach and support a diverse student population.
  • Commitment to academic integrity and student success.
• Application Requirements
  • Applicants will be required to provide 3 letters of reference and official transcripts.
  • Reference letters should be uploaded along with your resume.
  • The system will allow you to upload numerous attachments under the link for resumes.
  • Transcripts should be routed directly from the institutions to human.resources@morrisbrown.edu.
  • The alternative is for them to be mailed directly from the institutions to Morris Brown College (643 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, Atlanta, GA 30314).
• Technology Requirements
  • Adjunct faculty must complete required instructional technology training and demonstrate proficiency in the Morris Brown College Learning Management System, Brightspace, prior to being assigned a teaching load.
  • Faculty teaching online courses must maintain regular engagement with students within the LMS.

Skills

• Subject Areas: English/Comp, Mathematics, Biology, Humanities, Social Science, Public Speaking/Communication, Spanish/Language Arts, Computer Applications/Science.

Pay

Adjunct faculty compensation follows the Morris Brown College Adjunct Faculty Pay and Proration Schedule. Compensation is determined based on course load and instructional assignments. Morris Brown College Adjunct Professor Compensation Schedule - Standard Courses Amount Paid by Credit Hours# of Students1 Hour2 Hours3 Hours4 Hours5 Hours8 or Less$460$920$1380$1840$23009$613$1227$1840$2453$306710-29$767$1533$2300$3067$383330 or more$1000$2000$3000$4000$5000

Schedule

Courses are delivered in person during evening and weekend hours on the Morris Brown College campus. Faculty should be prepared to accommodate the needs of nontraditional students and working professionals while maintaining academic rigor.