Req Id 40810
Job Title Purdue Global Adjunct Faculty Undergraduate First-Term Industrial and Manufacturing RQ or Non-IR
City Remote Virtual
Job Description
Our Opportunity
Building on Purdue Universitys 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 Globals 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
Provides a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain success.
Teaches synchronous or asynchronous seminars 10 week units as assigned by the School or program.
Maintains school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class.
Ensures timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students, administrators, and other University officials.
Leads message board discussion and engages students in relevant discussions and coursework.
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.
Maintains and submits accurate and timely reports for student grades, progress.
Delivers mid-term and final grades in accordance with the academic calendar.
Enforces student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog.
Attends University departmental and faculty meetings as requested.
Remains current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology that are applicable to the program.
Providing a Learning Environment that Supports Student Success
Performs additional duties as assigned by the School.
Experience
Masters degree in a business or IT-related field or Masters degree in a business field with industrial or manufacturing-related coursework.
Two to four years related experience and/or training online teaching experience is a plus.
What Were Looking For
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.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, balance competing demands for time, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Effective analytical skills with the ability to assess situations, resolve issues, or make recommendations as appropriate.
Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style and method to suit different audiences.
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 403b company contribution of 3 and a company match up to an additional 4 with participation in an optional 457b plan.
Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position. A background check will be required for employment in this position.
We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. You may wish to review the Purdue Virtual Meeting Professional Standards.
FLSA Exempt Not Eligible For Overtime
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.