Adjunct Professor

University-of-North-Carolina-At-Chapel-Hil; Chapel Hill (NC); Remote; USD 9,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Government is seeking part-time adjunct instructors to teach online courses in the MPA program. The lead faculty records content and assignments; the adjunct leads live sessions and guides students through the synchronous components, enriching discussions with professional insights.

You will manage student communication, advising, and grading. Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree and relevant experience in state/local government

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required for eligibility.
• Experience in state or local government, or higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead live sessions and guide students through synchronous components.
• Incorporate professional insights to deepen course material.
• Handle student communication, advising and grading.

Skills

Professional practice expertise

Online teaching

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The School of Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill works to improve the lives of North Carolinians by engaging in practical scholarship that helps public officials and citizens understand and improve state and local government. As the largest university-based local government training, advisory, and research organization in the United States, the School of Government offers up to 300 courses, webinars, and specialized conferences for more than 14,000 public officials each year. In addition, faculty members annually publish approximately 50 books, manuals, reports, articles, bulletins, and other print and online content related to state and local government. The School is also home to a nationally ranked graduate program in public administration.

For more information about the School, visit sog.unc.edu.

Position Summary

The School of Government hires part-time adjunct instructors with professional practice expertise to teach one or more online courses in our MPA program. Our online teaching model is structured such that a lead faculty member records the course content and develops the assignments. The adjunct instructor leads live sessions and is responsible for guiding students through the synchronous components of the course, providing an in-depth exploration of the material by incorporating their professional insights. Furthermore, the live session instructor is tasked with student communication, advising, and grading.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master's Degree

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience in state or local government, or higher education.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Department Contact Telephone or Email

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Academic Personnel Office at [e-mail] .

Please note: The Academic Personnel Office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Optional and Required Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Degree Transcripts

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