Adjunct Faculty – Human Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Under the guidance of the Dean of General Education, the adjunct instructor is responsible for delivering an engaging learning experience in the classroom, online, and/or in the laboratory. This includes utilizing various teaching methods such as lectures and demonstrations, along with audiovisual and technological aids to enhance presentations and assess student achievements.

• Maintain student engagement in the classroom while adhering to an established curriculum/syllabus.

• Foster a positive educational environment for students to learn in, while clearly communicating objectives for all learning activities.

• Achieve course and institution-wide student performance goals.

• Oversee student behavior in both classroom and online settings.

• Observe and assess student performance.

• Identify and refer students who are "at risk" of academic failure to the Student Success Coordinator.

• Offer ongoing student advisement and academic counseling through tutoring and mentoring on an individual basis as necessary.

• Evaluate tests and projects, maintain grade books, track attendance, and fulfill other administrative responsibilities as required.

• Conduct oral, written, or performance assessments to gauge progress and evaluate the effectiveness of training.

• Engage in continuous professional development through conferences, seminars, and training sessions (including 2 educational in-services, 1 distance education in-service, and proof of at least 2 professional development activities annually).

• Contribute to and participate in academic committees aimed at enhancing both programs and student experiences.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master's degree or higher from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is required.

• A minimum of 15 credit hours or the equivalent in the designated subject area is required.

• Candidates from Georgia, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia must hold a Master’s degree in the discipline OR a Master’s degree (in any field) with 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework relevant to the discipline.

• A minimum of two years of practical experience in the course content area with a related degree is required, or three years of practical experience if the degree is in an unrelated field.

• At least three years of experience working as an educator is preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

• A vibrant organizational culture within a supportive working environment.

• Future preparation with a 401(k) plan and company matching contributions.