Adjunct Faculty - M.Ed-Instruction & Learning

Abilene Christian University; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Abilene Christian University is seeking a faculty member to support online master’s programs, providing instructional leadership and student guidance in a digital classroom.

You will manage assignments, deliver timely feedback, and coordinate virtual office hours while collaborating with lead faculty to uphold university standards and drive program improvements.

Formación

• PhD or EdD in an appropriate field to align with program.
• Additional field experience.
• Prior online teaching experience in higher education preferred.
• Proficient with common software and internet tools.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-quality instruction, direction and support for online students.
• Provide rich and timely feedback on student work.
• Facilitate classes of up to 29 students.
• Place students in groups on Canvas.
• Answer inquiries about course material or academic matters.
• Be available for virtual meetings and hold at least two office hours per week.
• Grade all assignments promptly (24-72 hours).
• Enter final grades after consulting lead faculty and program director by CLD deadline.
• Alert lead faculty or Program Director to student issues (performance or policy).
• Comply with ACU policies and guidelines.
• Provide feedback for program/course improvement.
• Attend faculty meetings and complete required training/credentialing updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidentiality

Computer proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Academic standards

Collaboration/independence

Educación

PhD or EdD in relevant field

Experience in the field

Online teaching in higher education

Computer literacy

Herramientas

Canvas

Bridge

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Descripción del empleo

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of Churches of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

Reports to the Program Director. The position is part of the faculty team working together to support online students in their pursuits of master’s degrees.

Basic Responsibilities

Provide high-quality instruction, direction and support for students in the online classroom environment.

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• A. Provide high-quality instruction, direction and support for students in the online classroom environment.
• 1. Provide rich and timely feedback on student work, being both encouraging and constructively critical.
• 2. Facilitate a range of class sizes, up to 29 students.
• 3. Place students in groups on Canvas for assignments/discussions.
• 4. Provide timely and helpful answers to students’ inquiries regarding course material or academic matters.
• 5. Be available for virtual meetings with students one-on-one or in group settings and hold a minimum of two office hours per week.
• 6. Facilitate and grade all assignments in a timely manner (within 24-72 hours).
• 7. Enter final course grades after consultation with lead faculty and/or program director by CLD deadline.
• 8. Alert lead faculty or Program Director to any student issues. This includes performance issues (e.g. failing grades, failing to turn in assignments, etc.) and policy violation issues (e.g. plagiarism).
• 9. Comply with all pertinent policies and procedures outlined in Abilene Christian University’s Handbook, Faculty Guidelines, and those specified by ACU’s College of Learning and Development.
• 10. Provide feedback to the program director for program and/or course improvement.
• 11. Participate in faculty meetings as able.
• 12. Attend/complete program and CLD faculty training and provide credentialing/records updates as required.
• 13. Other duties, as assigned and directed by lead faculty and/or Program Director.

Professional Development Requirements

A. Skills

• 1. Attention to detail and follow through.
• 2. Time management skills.
• 3. Maintain confidentiality.
• 4. Computer proficiency.
• 5. Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• 6. Provide quality instruction and support to students while maintaining academic and university standards.
• 7. Ability to collaborate or work independently as the situation requires.

B. Training Modules Required

• 1. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access
• 2. Google Calendar, Mail, Sheets and Docs
• 3. Canvas and Bridge (online learning platforms)

Qualifications

Professional

• A PhD or Ed. D. degree from an accredited institution in appropriate field to align with program,
• Additional experience in the field.
• Previous online teaching experience in higher education strongly preferred.
• Computer literate in software and internet-based applications.

Personal

• 1. Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• 2. Ability to view and manage role and responsibilities in relation to larger mission, goals and perspective of the university.
• 3. Collaborative nature, with the ability to build consensus.
• 4. Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• 5. Self-motivated and solves problems, asking for input and initiating solutions as appropriate and reasonable.
• 6. Capacity to quickly learn new software applications.
• 7. Willingness to receive additional training and/or faculty mentoring.
• 8. Ability to demonstrate good judgment when interacting with students, other faculty and staff.

Physical Demands

• - Majority of work is performed in front of a computer and on the telephone; must have the ability to use the computer and remain stationary for long periods of time.
• - Manage conversations in person, online and by telephone.
• - Work well under pressure and manage stress well.
• - Communicate clear: speak, read, write, and hear clearly to perform essential functions.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire.