Adjunct Instructor, Project Management

Wake Tech; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Wake Tech is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Project Management to deliver high-quality, PMI-aligned courses on a part-time, temporary basis. You will engage students, develop materials, and assess progress while maintaining a supportive learning environment.

You will stay current with PM practices and teaching technologies, participate in professional development, and adapt to daytime, evening, weekend, online, or hybrid formats as departmental needs require.

Qualifications

• Current PMP certification required.
• Associate degree in PM, Business Admin, Management, or related field.
• Professional project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective instruction and engage students using diverse teaching methods.
• Develop and maintain course materials aligned with PMI standards.
• Assess student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain accurate records and support student success.
• Utilize LMS tools and online teaching modalities as needed.

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Curriculum delivery

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree in Project Management

Business Administration or Management related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Asana

Trello

Blackboard Ultra

Canvas

Job description

The Adjunct Instructor, Project Management, is responsible for providing high-quality instruction on assigned courses on a part-time, temporary basis. This position supports student success through effective teaching, student engagement, assessment, and curriculum delivery in accordance with college and departmental standards.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Instruction and Student Success

• Deliver effective, engaging instruction using appropriate teaching methods and technologies.
• Prepare thoroughly for each class session and instructional hour.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student performance.
• Grade assignments, assessments, and examinations and provide timely feedback.
• Counsel and advise students regarding course performance, progress, and academic success
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and productive learning environment.

Course Development and Assessment

• Develop and maintain instructional materials that support course outcomes and College standards.
• Design course schedules, learning activities, and assessments aligned with approved curriculum.
• Utilize assessment data and best practices to improve teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes.
• Ensure course content remains current with industry standards, including Project Management Institute (PMI) guidelines and best practices.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to maintain program quality and instructional consistency.

Professional Responsibilities

Remain current in project management practices, instructional technologies, online teaching methodologies, and emerging trends in higher education.

Utilize instructional technology and learning management systems to support student learning.

Participate in professional development activities and training opportunities.

Perform other related duties as assigned in support of departmental and College goals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

Ability to use a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote student learning and engagement.

Knowledge of online teaching methods, best practices, instructional technologies, and virtual learning tools.

Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, frameworks, and PMI standards.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and diverse populations.

Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.

Ability to maintain accurate records and consistently meet deadlines.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Demonstrated creativity, innovation, initiative, and motivation.

Commitment to student success and helping learners achieve their academic and professional goals.

Ability to integrate technology and industry-relevant tools into instruction.

Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, tools, and best practices.

Ability to work a flexible schedule - Adjunct faculty are assigned courses based on departmental needs, qualifications, enrollment, and scheduling requirements. Courses may be offered during daytime, evening, weekend, online, or hybrid formats.

Minimum Requirements

Current Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification

Associate degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Management, or a related field with

Professional project management experience

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Management, or a closely related field

Master's degree in another discipline with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Business Administration, Management, or Project Management

Experience teaching in face-to-face, online, synchronous, hybrid and blended learning environments.

Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS), preferably Blackboard Ultra and/or Canvas.

Professional experience managing projects across business, healthcare, technology, government, construction, manufacturing, or related industries.

Ability to teach a 35-hour Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) Project Management course that prepares students for PMP® certification eligibility and examination preparation.

Ability to teach a 24-hour Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) course that prepares students for CAPM® certification eligibility and examination preparation

Experience delivering PMP® and/or CAPM® exam preparation courses, project management boot camps, or workforce development training.

Experience utilizing project management software and tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana, Trello, or similar platforms.