Online Adjunct Instructor - Professional Practices in Human Services

About the role

This course will cover expectations, responsibilities, and skills that students will need to enter the human services field as an entry-level professional. Students will learn skills such as basic counseling, active listening, professional communication, and navigating ethical issues. Students will gain a more complete understanding and will have the basic skills to undertake the next level of professional development.

Responsibilities

• Communicate both verbally and in writing with students in regards to feedback on student performance on a consistent basis throughout the course and as required by the Faculty Expectations
• Be available for students via phone, email and for individual appointments as needed for questions and academic assistance as determined and outlined in the Faculty Expectations
• Respond to Dean/University staff in regards to performance, student issues/concerns, or items needed for faculty file/accreditation needs in a timely manner
• Exhibit appropriate behavior, language, professional communication, demeanor and dress at all times

Key Accountabilities

• Create a dynamic, active classroom using effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques; teaching and modeling appropriate level learning skills and creating an environment conducive to learning
• Create high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered learning including the use of live classroom tools to hold synchronous learning sessions with students
• Clarity, relevance, and connection of class session objectives to course performance objectives
• Organized classroom and efficient use of class time

Subject Matter Expertise

• Demonstrate mastery and ability to articulate and relate to students
• Play an integral role in the development and implementation of curriculum and assessment for their area of expertise

Student and University Support and Professionalism

• Support the success of students through faculty availability to students in all courses through synchronous or asynchronous communication and meetings to help students achieve the learning objectives for their course(s)

Faculty Meetings and other responsibilities

• Attend events, programmatic meetings, and committee work as agreed upon and/or designated by the Dean

Professional Development

• Complete a minimum of six (6) Rasmussen Educational Units (REUs) annually or two (2) REUs per quarter for each quarter you teach (whichever is less) between the combined areas of Teaching Development and Development in the Discipline on an annual basis as described in the faculty handbook

Experience and Qualifications

• Teaching experience preferred (Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of study)
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, leadership, and peers
• Excellent written communication and strong verbal communication skills in the English language

Benefits & Compensation

• Rasmussen University offers a robust total rewards program that includes a competitive compensation and benefits program.
• The Online Part-Time (Adjunct) Instructor compensation is determined based on the workload (Work Unit) associated with the specific course assignment.
• The range is subject to change.
• Pay is just one component of our total rewards package. Our part-time employees are eligible for our 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching, paid sick leave, a robust learning management system and individual development planning.
• We also offer continuing education benefits for part-time employees comprised of a tuition reduction on courses taken within our family of brands.

About Us

Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, is dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 20 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from each student’s first credential to their last. Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty, and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good. Rasmussen is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI).