The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.
Position Description Summary/Purpose:
The School of Applied Liberal Arts and of Social Sciences invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate Human Services credit-bearing courses. Successful candidates will be available to teach a synchronous online course that meets one evening per week at 6:00 PM. Adjunct faculty members report to the Human Services Program Director, who serves under the direction of the Dean. Adjunct faculty members provide students with high-quality learning experiences on a semester-by-semester basis. Adjunct faculty members are expected to perform all instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies, and procedures of Goodwin University.
Essential Duties:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Abiding by and upholding Goodwins mission, policies, and core values.
- Teaching undergraduate and high school students in assigned course(s).
- Implementing assigned courses as designed and specified in approved syllabi.
- Using Canvas effectively.
- Assigning grades based on the criteria specified in course syllabi and posting them to Canvas and the University's data systems within 7 days of assignment submission.
- Posting initial and midweek Canvas Announcements consistently each week.
- Providing students with individual consultations as needed.
- Assisting students with strategies for success in class.
- Providing action-oriented feedback on assignments, during synchronous class sessions, and individually.
- Communicating in a timely manner with students, faculty, and staff.
- Meeting all course and semester timelines, including submitting attendance, progress survey and student support alerts, mid-term grades, and final grades by the specified due dates.
- Staying current within the field of study.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
The successful candidate must have demonstrated the ability to:
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work in an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity
Qualifications:
The successful candidate should have:
- Minimum Master's Degree in a Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or other related discipline
- Experience working in human services, healthcare, education, or other related fields is essential.
- Demonstrated skill in teaching in an online environment
- Demonstrated ability to use web-based applications and learning management software
- Demonstrated dedication to excellence in teaching and a commitment to high academic and professional standards
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- A commitment to the academic, emotional, and social development of all students.
(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Goodwin University and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the university as the needs of the university and requirements of the job change.)