Adjunct Online Faculty-Professional Development

Kids for the Future; Saxon (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Spartanburg Methodist College invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty positions in Professional Development. The successful candidate will teach one or more online class sections on a semester-by-semester basis, pending enrollment, instructor availability, and student success.

SMC emphasizes preparing students for success in their first job and beyond, with a focus on eight required professional development courses integrated into the Camak Core.

Qualifications

• Masters degree required.
• Minimum of five years of work experience in a professional environment.
• Experience as a teacher (or demonstrable promise thereof).
• Strong communication skills and familiarity with best practices in professional settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more online class sections on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent on enrollment and instructor availability.
• Demonstrate professionalism and ability to manage projects or personnel as needed in coursework.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Initiative

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

• Location 1750 POWELL MILL RD,Spartanburg, SC, 29301,United States
• Required Degree Masters
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Spartanburg Methodist College invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty positions in Professional Development. The successful candidate will teach one or moreonline class sections on a semester-by-semester basis, pending enrollment, instructor availability, and student success.

Spartanburg Methodist College is committed to ensuring graduates achieve the career and economic outcomes that lead them to pursue a bachelor’s degree. To ensure their goals become a reality, all SMC Bachelor’s Degree students complete six Professional Development courses called the Camak Core. These project-based courses focus on developing the top skills employers seek from college graduates. These skills include communication, project management, problem-solving, teamwork, analytical skills, and initiative. By teaching professional and academic skills, SMC aims to prepare students for success in their first job and every job after graduation.

Requirements

Instructors teaching Professional Development coursework must possess a minimum of a master’s degree. The discipline of the master’s or doctoral degree may vary. Due to the workforce preparation requirements in the curriculum, Professional Development adjunct faculty should possess a minimum of five years of work experience in a professional environment.The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills, be familiar with best practices in a professional environment, have personnel or project management experience, and have experience as a teacher (or demonstrable promise thereof).

Summary

About the College: Founded in 1911, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private residential liberal arts institution serving a diverse student population within the United Methodist Connection. Since its founding as the first co-op school in the nation, SMC has remained dedicated to its mission to connect education and employment. After over 100 years as an Associate Degree granting institution, the college launched its first bachelor’s degree in 2019. SMC is growing significantly, adding new programs, and consistently evaluating operations because of a campus-wide commitment to innovation and a passion for designing all campus programs to serve its student population intentionally. Today, the college’s emphasis on education and employment includes a unique professional development concentration comprised of eight required courses for students seeking associate and bachelor’s degrees. SMC is committed to its student demographic and believes that global impact is possible through their success.

Spartanburg Methodist Collegedoes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any legally protected status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting, hiring, and promotion of faculty and staff members.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federalE-Verify program .