Adjunct English Faculty- Remote

Pathways College; United States; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathways College is seeking an adjunct professor to teach courses, evaluate students, and conduct conferences. The role includes developing lectures, seminars, and taking on departmental responsibilities within the General Summary.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in the field, with preferred experience in hybrid/online formats and prior college teaching. E-learning familiarity is valued as part of the instructional strategy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in assigned academic field.
• Hybrid/online teaching experience strongly desired.
• Previous college teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with e-learning systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, distribute, and review course syllabi.
• Engage students using varied instructional strategies.
• Meet with department chair to develop courseware and curriculum.
• Present materials and supervise class activities.
• Evaluate student performance using rubrics and prompt feedback.
• Coordinate with administration to ensure course material availability.
• Maintain attendance and progress records.
• Deliver course content aligned with department learning objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Discipline

Student engagement

Education

Master's degree in assigned field

Job description

Starting Pay Range

$25.00 - $25.00 - Hourly

Depending on experience

Job Description:

Come join the Pathways College Team!

Recognizing an essential need for affordable and adaptive programming in the post-secondary landscape, Pathways College was designed to provide quality education at little to no out-of-pocket costs for students. Our tuition rate is well below the national average—and we intend it always to stay that way. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to follow their dream of earning a college degree and pursuing their occupational passion. Click here to read more about our Mission and Institutional Objectives.

General Summary:

An adjunct professor teaches courses at the college, in addition to evaluating students and conducting student conferences; the individual may also develop lectures, conduct seminars and serve other administrative roles within the department.

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Creates, distributes, and reviews the course syllabus.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies in order to engage students, including cooperative and experiential learning.
• Meets with academic department chair to develop courseware and curriculum.
• Presents prepared materials and supervises organized activities.
• Evaluates student performance promptly and accurately based on departmental rubrics.
• Coordinates with the college administration in order to ensure class material availability.
• Maintains records of student attendance, involvement, and progress.
• Teaches assigned class material in accordance with learning objectives that are developed by the department.
• Communicates with students outside of class to provide supplementary instruction, when necessary.
• Participates in faculty meetings involving departmental updates.
• Serves on faculty panels.
• Makes copies of supplementary materials for distribution in class.
• Surveys students in order to obtain information about their wants and needs in certain courses.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Surveys students in order to obtain information about their wants and needs in certain courses.
• Has a comprehensive grasp on his or her particular area of academic study.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Has the ability to solve problems and assess results.
• Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation.
• Exudes a positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition toward others.
• Punctual and detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in assigned academic field
• Experience in teaching in a hybrid/online format strongly desired.
• Previous college teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with e-learning systems preferred.

Salary - $450 per pay period for 4 pay periods. 8 week session.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.