Adjunct Instructor of Nonprofit Management - San Antonio

Our Lady of the Lake University; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Our Lady of the Lake University seeks part-time Adjunct Faculty for Nonprofit Management. Candidates must hold a terminal degree and have significant experience in the nonprofit sector. This role involves teaching online courses and mentoring students to enhance their understanding of nonprofit management.

Qualifications

• Qualified with 18 graduate level semester credit hours in Nonprofit Management.
• Five or more years of experience in the nonprofit sector.
• Commitment to inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course materials and guide students in capstone projects.
• Evaluate nonprofit management principles through case studies.
• Be available for student assistance outside scheduled class time.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptive Skills

Knowledge of Nonprofit Sector

Education

Terminal degree in management or related discipline

Tools

Online Learning Management Systems

Job description

Adjunct Instructor of Nonprofit Management - San Antonio

Category: Adjunct Faculty

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Department: Business

Locations: SAN ANTONIO, TX

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Exempt

PositionID: 158863

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About Our Lady of the Lake University:

On the foundation of faith, wisdom and trust in Providence, Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) prepares graduates to transform their communities, families and professions.

OLLU, founded in 1895 by the Congregation of Divine Providence, is a coeducational comprehensive institution with an enrollment of more than 3,100 students. With its main residential campus in San Antonio and non-traditional programs in San Antonio, Houston, the Rio Grande Valley (La Feria), and online, OLLU has a presence in two of the largest cities in Texas, the border region, and literally around the world.

The University offers more than 30 undergraduate majors and minors, 14 master's programs and three doctoral programs through its College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Leadership, and the College of Professional Studies. OLLU offers classes in daytime, evening, weekend and online formats.

Job Description:

The Business Program is housed in the School of Business and Leadership and has programs that are nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The department seeks part-time Adjunct Faculty Nonprofit Management instructors for classes beginning in the Fall 2023 semester. Ideal candidates should be adaptive, possess strong interpersonal skills, demonstrate the capacity to enhance the University's nonprofit management program, have a strong record of teaching, and experience working in the nonprofit sector.

The Nonprofit Management (NPMT) program is offered only online and asynchronously for courses of seven-weeks duration. Instructors help NPMT graduates gain familiarity with industry best practices in the nonprofit sector, evaluate nonprofit organizational management principles through multiple case studies, develop acumen in ethical organizational decision making, and rehearse soft skills essential for nonprofit leaders, whether on staff, as program volunteers, or through service as governing board members. NPMT adjunct instructors also assist the NPMT program head guide students through the courses they teach, equipping students to develop and prepare final presentations for their program-long capstone projects that are delivered at the end of their final capstone course. Prepare syllabi, lectures, assignments, and assessments as appropriate to the course under the supervision of the NPMT program head who provides a sample syllabus and selects the textbook(s) for the course. Be available for individual student assistance (outside scheduled class time) at least one hour per week per section, and/or respond to telephone or electronic communication from students within 24-48 hours. Guide students through course learning resources and advise them to fulfill student self-imposed capstone project preparations, make progress in student work breakdown structure (WBS) objectives, and meet student-defined deadlines associated with their Gantt Chart capstone project milestones, in concert with the NPMT program head.

For additional information about the OLLU Nonprofit Management program, both the Master of Science and graduate certificate study plans, please visit our program website at https://www.ollusa.edu/sbl/sbl-programs/nonprofit-management-online/index.html.

Course(s) to be taught:

• NPMT - 8300 - Effective Nonprofit Executive Directors & Governing Boards
• NPMT - 8301 - Research & Planning for Nonprofit Project
• NPMT - 8305 - Outcomes-Oriented Marketing
• NPMT - 8307 - Nonprofit Talent Development
• NPMT - 8310 - Finance Accounting for Nonprofits
• NPMT - 8311 - Nonprofit Technology Application for Effectiveness
• NPMT - 8314 - Nonprofit Risk Management for Operational Continuity
• NPMT - 8315 - Nonprofit Operations & Administration
• NPMT - 8324 - Nonprofit Project Demonstrating Mastery

Requirements:

• Candidates must be academically qualified and should hold a terminal (doctorate) degree in management or a related business, public administration, or philanthropic leadership type of discipline with at least 18 graduate level semester credit hours in one or more of the NPMT course curricula from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• Nonprofit management sector work experience of five years or more.
• Candidate should express enthusiasm for and commitment to a values-based inclusive learning environment where expected student outcomes include the development of their students' ethical sensibilities, adoption of sound business practices, and fair and equitable treatment of all NPO current and prospective stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Teaching experience using one or more online learning management systems
• Teaching experience with students of diverse backgrounds
• Prior work experience in a faith-based college or university in the U.S.
• Familiarity with case study, project-based, and experiential learning methodologies
• Nonprofit sector-recognized certifications, such as in fundraising, talent development and management, community enrichment or preparedness, and/or project management
• Substantial nonprofit organization (NPO) experience of 10 years or more as a member of an NPO governing board, successful service as an NPO executive director or C-Suite staff leader, program lead volunteer, and/or success starting up and shepherding the development of one or more NPOs.
• More than five years of experience consulting NPOs in one or more organization functional areas.

Additional Information:

Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For questions about the position contact: Assistant Professor Charles Rodriguez, Program Head of Nonprofit Management, Department of Business, [e-mail]

OLLU seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff, and administrators. The University is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. EOE. Employment with Our Lady of the Lake University is contingent upon the applicant undergoing a background investigation.

Application Instructions:

Please complete the online Application for Academic Employment and attach the following:

• Letter of Interest denoting position for which applying.
• Resume and/or Curriculum Vitae.
• Teaching Philosophy
• Copies of all transcripts reflecting receipt of terminal degree in discipline for which applying.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Listing of three professional references.

For consideration for Academic Employment, all materials above must be submitted together and at one time.

Incomplete packets for academic employment will not be considered.