Adjunct Faculty - Tourism and Hospitality Management

Alcorn State University; Lorman (MS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Alcorn State University seeks an Adjunct Instructor to deliver learning-centered instruction and to supervise and advise students. The role emphasizes teaching online (synchronous and asynchronous) and conducting assessments of student and program outcomes.

The candidate should hold a terminal degree in Business or a Master’s with 18 grad credits in relevant disciplines and have at least one year of university teaching experience, with ability to use Canvas and other LMS tools to engage learners.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Business or Master’s degree with 18 graduate credits in one or more disciplines.
• At least one year teaching experience at the university level.
• Ability to teach online (synchronous and asynchronous) using Canvas.

Responsibilities

• Delivers learning-centered instruction
• Supervises and advises students
• Conducts assessments of student and program learning outcomes
• Prepares for courses and completes required training/certification
• Collaborates with colleagues to support student success

Skills

Online teaching

Canvas

Communication

Student engagement

Education

Terminal degree in Business

Master's with 18 graduate credits

Tools

Banner

Canvas LMS

Job description

Adjunct Instructor

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates commitment to teaching, supervision, andadvising
• Delivers learning-centered instruction
• Conducts assessments of student and program learningoutcomes
• Prepares for courses as needed, including completing requiredtraining/certification
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration andcollegiality
  
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Terminal degree in Business or Master’s degree with 18 graduatecredits in one or more of the disciplines (Accounting, Finance,Management, Marketing, Management Science)

Minimum Experience

At least one year teaching experience at the universitylevel.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and ability to teach courses online, synchronous as wellas asynchronous; use of Canvas, knowledge of the subject, skill indelivering required knowledge and ability to engender learning instudents.
Working knowledge of common learning management systems such asBanner and Canvas
Communication skills: Clearly conveys information and ideas toothers both verbally and in writing.
Interpersonal Effectiveness: Facilitates student success by settinggoals and motivating students to achieve them, handles conflict ina constructive manner.
Student Focused: Creates and/or implements student-focusedprocesses or procedures.
Professionalism: Participates in all activities in a collegial,ethical and responsible manner.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret academic material such astextbooks and journals
Ability to respond to inquiries from students, staff andadministration in a timely manner as stipulated.