Adjunct Faculty (Statistics MBA)

PARKER UNIVERSITY; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Parker University seeks an Adjunct Faculty member for the Statistics MBA program in Dallas, TX. The role involves course management, student advising, and online teaching responsibilities using the D2L Brightspace LMS. A Ph.D.

in Statistics or a related quantitative field and at least three years of teaching or professional experience are required. You will be expected to develop evaluation methods, maintain office hours, and ensure adherence to Parker policies.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, Quantitative Management, or related field.
• Minimum of three years teaching or professional experience.
• Participation in professional development and service to an institution.
• Compliance with Rank Advancement requirements per Faculty Handbook.
• Experience with online teaching and LMS platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and adhere to syllabus in Parker format.
• Communicate course requirements, evaluations, deadlines, and policies.
• Hold classes and laboratories; record attendance timely.
• Develop and apply grading that reflects learning outcomes.
• Submit final grades and course documents timely.
• Provide student advising and maintain required office hours.
• Engage with students professionally and uphold university policies.

Skills

Online teaching

D2L Brightspace

English communication

Organizational skills

Student advising

Education

Ph.D. in Statistics or related quantitative field

Three years teaching or professional experience

Professional development participation

Program accreditation experience

Tools

D2L Brightspace

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Legal Address - Dallas, TX 75229

Are you interested in building a career that makes a difference and creates a legacy? Parker University, the fourth-fastest growing college in Texas and the fastest-growing college in Dallas, is currently searching for Adjunct Faculty (Statistics MBA) to join our rapidly expanding team! We are seeking individuals who desire to use their unique skills to innovate and make an impact.

The Adjunct Faculty (Statistics MBA) provides direct application and reporting support for personnel and systems of the university. Builds strong relationships with internal customers to analyze system use, troubleshoot system problems, and understand customer needs in order to support more efficient and effective use of the enterprise systems, the development of better business practices, and the development of reports.

What you will be doing

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Course Management

• Prepare and adhere to a syllabus in Parker’s required format.
• Clearly communicate course requirements, means of evaluation, deadlines, and policies to students.
• Hold classes and laboratories as scheduled; take attendance and submit it timely.
• Develop high-quality means of evaluating student learning outcomes and apply them fairly and consistently in accordance with Parker policies, as well as methods and timelines set forth in the syllabus.
• Submit final grades and required course documentation timely.
• Follow Parker policies and procedures in all elements of course management.
• Address student concerns identified in course evaluations.

Student Interaction

• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students.
• Respond timely to student e-mails and voicemails.
• Provide advising and additional academic support including maintaining required office hours to review examinations and other graded work and directing student towards appropriate resources.
• Monitor student performance and attendance, contact students at risk, submit early alerts when appropriate.
• Fairly and consistently apply Parker academic and student conduct policies.

What you will need

Education / Expertise

• A Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, Quantitative Management, or a closely related quantitative field from a regionally accredited institution with credentials to teach Business and Health Care Management courses per accreditation guidelines.
• A minimum of three years of teaching or professional experience.
• Participation in professional development and service to an institution.
• All other requirements per Rank Advancement as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
• Minimum professional experience, as appropriate for any applicable programmatic accreditation.
• A current certificate or license as applicable to the program of instruction, additional postgraduate certifications are preferred.
• Participation in course evaluation and improvement strategies.
• Experience with online teaching and the D2L Brightspace learning management system is preferred but not required.

Job Requirement / Skill / Etc.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Competence in their respective field of study.
• Must show promise as an effective teacher.
• Effective communication in the English language, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with appropriate lab equipment.
• Student information systems, and Learning Management Systems.
• Organizational skills.
• Compliance with the applicable state and federal laws and regulations and accepted industry standards as associated with courses taught in their respective discipline.
• Professional dress and demeanor; positive attitude and willingness to work with other faculty as part of a team and be supportive of the University.

Why Parker?

Founded in 1982 by Dr. James William Parker, Parker University has more than 1,800 students and 34 academic programs. Parker University proudly offers its famed Doctor of Chiropractic degree and Business and Technology and Health Sciences programs.

Parker University has been recognized as a Great College to Work For and one of the 25 Fastest-Growing Colleges in the U.S.

Parker University offers competitive salaries, generous benefits, and the opportunity to engage with our unique campus community.