Adjunct Faculty Applicant Pool

Northern Kentucky University; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is creating a pool of potential part-time instructors to teach courses in Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Organizational Leadership. This role involves developing course materials, facilitating engaging class instruction, and evaluating student performance. Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in a relevant field and demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering student success and contributing to the academic community. This is a fantastic opportunity for educators seeking flexibility and a chance to make a meaningful impact in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in relevant disciplines required.
• Experience in teaching and curriculum development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach a three-credit hour course and manage syllabus materials.
• Facilitate class instruction and administer evaluations of student performance.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Student Evaluation

Education

Master's Degree in Political Science

Master's Degree in Criminal Justice

Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership

Tools

MyNKU online grading system

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

The Department of Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Organizational Leadership at Northern Kentucky University is seeking to create a database of potential part-time instructors who are qualified to teach courses in one or more of the following disciplines: Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Organizational Leadership.

THERE IS NOT A SPECIFIC POSITION ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POSTING. THIS POSTING WILL BE USED TO CREATE A DATABASE OF POTENTIAL PART-TIME FACULTY.

Teaching responsibilities involve:
1) Teaching a three-credit hour course.
2) Creating a syllabus with a timeline of classes for students.
3) Provide a meeting time for students.
4) Managing the MyNKU online grading system.

Also, under the direction of the Academic Department Chair:
* Develop and manage syllabus materials. The adjunct professor is responsible for selecting and compiling tests, assignments and/or online discussion exercises that permit measurement of performance relative to standardized learning objectives.

* Coordinate courseware and curriculum with academic department chair. The adjunct professor is responsible for reviewing any textbook and other courseware changes with the academic department chair and other full-time faculty teaching the course.

* Facilitate class instruction. The adjunct professor is responsible for teaching the assigned class in accordance with learning objectives and session plan outlines

* The adjunct professor is expected to administer evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics.

All course grades must be posted in MyNKU.

All applicants must have a minimum of a Master's Degree in one of the following disciplines: Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Organizational Leadership (or related fields).

Please submit your application with a cover letter, vitae, and the names of at least three professional references.

Any candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Working Title	Adjunct Faculty Applicant Pool
Department	Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Organizational Leadership
Full Time or Part Time?	Part - Time
Position Number	TBD
Purpose of Position
Primary Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Education	Master's Degree
Preferred Education	Master's Degree

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number	2019F417
Job Open Date	09/20/2021
Job Close Date
Quick Link	https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/8743