Adjunct Faculty, Construction Management

Purdue University

west lafayette, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Business Law, Communication Skills, Construction Management, Employee Retention, Establish Priorities, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Learning Management System (LMS), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Nonprofit, Online Training, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Retirement Plan, Seminars, Student Conduct, Student Housing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
west lafayette, IN
POSTED
30+ days ago

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.

  • School of Business: Adjunct compensation varies per course based on student enrollment, program type and also includes a contribution to a retirement account. A typical adjunct in the School of Business can expect to receive $2600 per full 10-week course. Retirement account benefits include an automatic 403(b) company contribution of 3% and a company match up to an additional 4% with participation in an optional 457(b) plan.

\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

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