Adjunct Pool - Fifty and Better Program

About the role

The Adjunct Pool - Fifty and Better Program Position is available for adjunct faculty members to teach courses in the Fifty and Better Program. This position is exempt under FLSA and is located at the University.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings.
• Advises and instructs students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refers students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Evaluates and selects instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; orders instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Basic requirements include possession of a master's degree from a graduate institution of recognized standing or equivalent experience and professional recognition. No additional qualifications are preferred or required.

Qualifications

Knowledge of current theory and practice within the subject discipline, principles and best practices of effective teaching, ability to demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject field or discipline, deliver course curricula in various learning styles, exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of University students, exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of students with disabilities, integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into the learning process to enhance teaching and the educational experience, maintain professional standards that protect student confidentiality, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$30 - $32.50 per hour.

Schedule

Part-time, variable schedule based on course availability.