Adjunct Instructor (Multiple Graduate Programs)

About the role

Join us in expanding access to life-changing education worldwide. Avila University Arizona is seeking dedicated and qualified Adjunct Instructors to join our faculty in Goodyear, Arizona. As an Adjunct Instructor, you will teach online and hybrid graduate courses in various fields.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality online and hybrid instruction using in-person, synchronous and asynchronous methods.
• Utilize best practices in teaching for online, accelerated adult graduate programs.
• Employ effective teaching strategies that accommodate diverse student abilities, professional backgrounds, and learning styles.
• Integrate real-world business datasets and industry case studies into course curriculum to ensure practical applicability.
• Mentor students in navigating challenges encountered during their coursework, providing actionable feedback and solutions.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment where students are encouraged to reflect on their technical practice and innovate.
• Collaborate with university faculty and program directors to ensure curriculum alignment with current industry trends in the subject areas.
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development activities to stay updated on best practices in STEM education and emerging AI technologies.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance expertise in instructional technologies, instructional methods, and assessment practices.
• Stay informed about current research and trends in the subject area, incorporating relevant knowledge into course content.
• Maintain accurate records of student grades, project evaluations, and attendance within the university’s learning management system.
• Ensure compliance with university academic standards and accreditation requirements.
• Aid in the coordination of programmatic assessments to monitor the effectiveness of the curriculum.

Requirements

• Required: Doctorate in the related field. A master’s degree with significant (10+ years) professional industry experience in the subject area will be considered in lieu of a doctorate.
• Required: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience applying subject concepts in a business or research setting.
• Preferred: Prior teaching, training, or adjunct faculty experience in related subjects.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex management concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to facilitate virtual team simulations and guide students through conflict resolution and negotiation scenarios.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with working on real-world business datasets and solving industry-specific problems.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in the related field.
• Master’s degree with significant (10+ years) professional industry experience in the subject area (in lieu of a doctorate).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience applying subject concepts in a business or research setting.
• Prior teaching, training, or adjunct faculty experience in related subjects (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex management concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to facilitate virtual team simulations and guide students through conflict resolution and negotiation scenarios.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with working on real-world business datasets and solving industry-specific problems.

Skills

• Strong industry experience and technical proficiency in selected field.
• Passionate about mentoring adult learners in accelerated graduate programs.
• Valid PMP certificate for Project Management & Operations candidates.

Benefits

• 20 Days Annual Leave
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Training & Development Opportunities
• Staff Discount Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme for Staff Members
• Tuition Support

Pay

Hourly salary: $80 - $100

Schedule

Hybrid