Adjunct Faculty, Professional Studies

Stevenson University; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 1,640,721 - 2,044,358; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Maryland is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to engage in teaching within the Professional Studies program. Candidates are required to hold a master’s degree and demonstrate a commitment to quality teaching. Responsibilities include preparing course materials, engaging students, and fulfilling administrative duties related to the courses taught. This position offers flexibility in class scheduling and aims to foster a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and a strong commitment to quality teaching at the college level.
• Some college level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage in teaching activities per workload requirements.
• Prepare teaching materials and confer with students.
• Manage and grade coursework within defined time frames.

Skills

Knowledge of leadership theory

Teaching ability in professional studies

Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Experience with Blackboard or similar systems

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Find Your Role: We strive to achieve an environment and an atmosphere that supports, challenges, and inspires every individual on campus. Learn how the Stevenson Way makes this effort possible and how you can become part of a great place to work.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a posting for those interested in being included in the applicant pool for this position. There is no guarantee that the University is actively hiring for an open position at this time. Should a position be available, and a review of your qualifications results in a decision to pursue your candidacy, the hiring manager will contact you directly. Your application will remain active in the pool until the posting is closed.

Position Description

Posting Number

Posting Number 201201243P

Position Title

Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Professional Studies

Department

Department Stevenson University Online: Professional Studies

Position Summary

Adjunct faculty at Stevenson University will engage in teaching activities in accordance with the University’s Faculty Workload. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching courses in the Stevenson University Online Professional Studies program.

Education/Experience

Master’s degree and a strong commitment to quality teaching at the college level. Some college level teaching experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• Knowledge of leadership theory and practices.
• Demonstrated teaching ability in professional studies.
• Ability to instruct students of varying preparation and abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to practice inclusive teaching.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Familiarity with educational assessment practices
• Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, community, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience working with Blackboard or a similar learning management system.
• Well-developed organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues.

Physical Requirements

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Position requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time and the ability to speak clearly and effectively for an extended period of time.

Essential Functions

• Engage in instructional activity totaling no more than 18 contact hours per academic year (August through May), with no more than 9 contact hours taught in an individual semester.
• Teaching responsibilities include time spent in online courses and in immediate preparation for them; maintaining competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies; reviewing written examinations and papers; evaluating presentations and projects; providing academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
• Other responsibilities include writing syllabi, reading and responding to emails promptly, grading course work within a time frame that enables the student to incorporate feedback on their next assignment, submitting mid-term and final grades by posted deadline, and alerting appropriate university personnel to student problems on a timely basis.
• Complete training or professional development as required by the University.
• Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public. Follow all faculty and program policies outlined by the School and the University.
• Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members as set forth in the Stevenson University Policies.
• Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening, online, or hybrid classes.
• Meeting classes for the full class time during the scheduled dates and times is expected.

Reports To

Reports To Senior Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs

If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date

Ending Date

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Payroll

Payroll Monthly

Hiring Salary Range

Hiring Salary Range Anticipated to be $1,191-$1,484 per credit/contact hour (depending upon course level & minimum enrollment)

Recruitment Instructions

Recruitment Instructions Open to All Applicants

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/12/2023

Closing Date/Application Deadline

Open Until Filled No

EEO Statement

EOE /AA Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * I understand that this posting is to create an applicant pool for this position and there is no guarantee that there is an open position at this time. Please keep my application on file until the posting is closed.
  • Yes. I understand and agree.
  • No. I do not want my application to remain in the applicant pool.