Online Adjunct Faculty

Job Overview

Under the general guidance of the Program Director, the Adjunct Faculty member leverages industry knowledge and best practices to promote the mission and vision of the its Department and the institution. Supports culture development and management efforts. The Adjunct Faculty member duties include teaching in their qualified, co-supervising or serving as Second Reader of capstone projects, and effectively mentoring graduate students in the program.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience for Masters Program: A Master’s in the applied concentration, or a related field with extensive professional work experience in areas that allow for teaching within specific program is required. A Doctorate is preferred. Minimum of one (1) year of related graduate teaching experience is required. State of Illinois Licensure required; LCP, LCPC. Specialized training in course designing, developing, and implementing training materials. Have a strong command of presentation software(s) and technology.
• Education/Experience for Doctoral Program: A Doctorate in the applied concentration, or a related field with extensive professional work experience in areas that allow for teaching within specific program is required. Minimum of one (1) year of related graduate teaching experience is required. State of Illinois Licensure required; LCP, LCPC, Clinical Psychologist. Specialized training in course designing, developing, and implementing training materials. Have a strong command of presentation software(s) and technology. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Demonstrate a strong record and aptitude of graduate level teaching. A commitment to building a diverse community. Exemplify the scholar-practitioner training model in terms of curriculum design and/or delivery. Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination. Strong proficiency in community-engaged scholarship and other professional activities related to public policy and/or public administration. Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, and professional staff. Demonstrate commitment to socially responsible practice, social justice issues and diversity are important. Ability to consistently identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations based on observations. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and visioning acumen. Ability to proactively identify challenges and barriers to stated objective and employ assistance in addressing these. Strong collaboration acumen and abilities. Demonstration of Emotional Intelligence and professional maturity. Proficient and functional knowledge of MS Office (Work, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook). Strong research acumen and abilities. Strong communication acumen including written, oral, and listening.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrate a strong record and aptitude of graduate level teaching.
• A commitment to building a diverse community.
• Exemplify the scholar-practitioner training model in terms of curriculum design and/or delivery.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.
• Strong proficiency in community-engaged scholarship and other professional activities related to public policy and/or public administration.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, and professional staff.
• Demonstrate commitment to socially responsible practice, social justice issues and diversity are important.
• Ability to consistently identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations based on observations.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and visioning acumen.
• Ability to proactively identify challenges and barriers to stated objective and employ assistance in addressing these.
• Strong collaboration acumen and abilities.
• Demonstration of Emotional Intelligence and professional maturity.
• Proficient and functional knowledge of MS Office (Work, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook).
• Strong research acumen and abilities.
• Strong communication acumen including written, oral, and listening.

Location Requirements

Please note that, in the U.S., Adler University may only hire adjunct faculty who reside in states where the University is currently authorized to conduct business. Authorized U.S. states currently include: Illinois, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.

Application Process

Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts. Further materials, such as official transcripts sent from the degree-granting institution, will be requested at a later date. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee and is subject to change based on the needs of the University (or department).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University does not discriminate against any individual for employment because of age, religion, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.