Req Id: 38246
Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Construction Management
City: Remote/Virtual
Job Description:
Our Opportunity:
Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality
education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class
education online. Purdue Global's School of Business and Information Technology has an
opening for Adjunct Faculty.
Job Summary:
Purdue University Global offers term by term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified
individuals who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to students in
Associates, Bachelors and Masters degree programs. This position offers an excellent
opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty
contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners in an innovative,
nontraditional university setting.
Adjunct faculty have part-time teaching roles. Courses are offered on a term by term basis.
Adjunct faculty can teach up to 2 courses per term, not to exceed 10 courses per year. This role
participates in continuing professional development and may also engage in faculty governance
and curriculum work as needed. Additional service activities may be assigned to Adjunct faculty.
Scholarship is not required. Teaching assignments for Adjunct faculty may fluctuate and are
contingent upon the schedule of courses. Adjunct faculty deliver high-quality instruction and
foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment conducive to student success.
What to expect in this role:
\u25cf Provides a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain
success.
\u25cf Teaches synchronous or asynchronous seminars (10 week units) as assigned by the
School or program.
\u25cf Maintains school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class.
\u25cf Ensures timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students,
administrators, and other University officials.
\u25cf Leads message board discussion and engages students in relevant discussions and
coursework.
\u25cf Partners with Academic Advisors to address student concerns. Refer students who self-
identify with a potential need for an accommodation under the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) to Student Accessibility Services (SAS), and comply with all
student accommodations communicated by SAS in writing.
\u25cf Maintains and submits accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress.
\u25cf Delivers mid-term and final grades in accordance with the academic calendar.
\u25cf Enforces student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog.
\u25cf Attends University, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested.
\u25cf Remains current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology that are applicable
to the program.
\u25cf Additional duties as assigned by the School.
Experience:
Master's degree in Construction Management, OR a Master's in Business with 18 credits in
construction management, OR a Master's in Business or Law with 5 years of work experience in
construction management.
Two to four years related experience and/or training (online teaching experience is a plus).
What we're looking for:
\u25cf Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office suite software, such as MS Word, Excel and
Powerpoint, as well as Google applications such as Gmail, Chat and Meet.
\u25cf Experience with Brightspace learning management system (LMS) is preferred.
\u25cf Capable of building strong working relationships across teams, departments and Schools
\u25cf Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
\u25cf Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, balance competing demands for
time, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
\u25cf Effective analytical skills with the ability to assess situations, resolve issues or make
recommendations as appropriate.
\u25cf Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication
style and method to suit different audiences.
\u25cf Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a professional
demeanor with people at all levels within the organization.
Additional Information:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit the following documents when you are ready to apply: CV/Resume & Unofficial Transcripts.
\u25cf Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
\u25cf A background check will be required for employment in this position.
\u25cf FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
\u25cf Purdue Global is an EEO/AA employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a broad pool of applicants. Purdue Global celebrates a variety of perspectives, experiences, and skills to support a success-focused environment for employees and students. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All are encouraged to apply.
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Posting Start Date: 7/29/25