Adjunct Professor Humanities

Oklahoma-State-University; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 879,000 - 1,189,000; Full time

Job summary

OSU-OKC is seeking an adjunct faculty member to develop students' critical thinking and mastery of the subject matter. The role involves teaching courses, maintaining course records, and updating LMS with grades and outcomes.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) with discipline expertise, be capable of designing lessons, and communicate clearly in English. A flexible schedule and weekend availability are expected, with duties in both office and classroom settings.

Qualifications

• Teaching competence - create lesson plans, content, presentations, and assignments to transform information into knowledge.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English with diverse stakeholders including students, supervisors, and the public.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and LMS use (email, internet).

Responsibilities

• Maintain student and course records and update the learning management system.
• Keep current course outlines, objectives, and grading procedures.
• Exhibit innovative teaching methods and complete mandatory training.
• Fulfill all duties outlined in the Adjunct Handbook and perform related tasks as assigned.

Job description

Campus

OSU-Oklahoma City

Contact Name & Email

Breeman Ainsworth, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Schedule varies depending on modality and day of courses assigned.

Appointment Length

6 months or less

Hiring Range

$750.00 per credit hour

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

To develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn the subject matter presented to them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Master's Degree in discipline or related area or Master's Degree with 18 hours in discipline required (transfer classes)

Work Experience:

• Must have educational qualifications to teach in subject area or have documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements, as per the Higher Learning Commission's publication on Determining Qualified Faculty, and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program.
• Programs with discipline-specific external accreditation may have more stringent training and experience requirements.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Dependent on course

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities Required:

• Teaching Competence – Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress.
• Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English; requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, alumni, advisory committee members, and the public, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Computer skills – Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as e-mail and internet, and learning management systems.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in related field

Essential Job Functions:

1. Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system.
2. Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives and grading procedures for all courses.
3. Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
4. Completes all mandatory training.
5. Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook.
6. Perform other related duties as assigned.

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends.
• Work will be performed in an office and classroom environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms.

Physical Requirements:

• Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking, and listening.
• Duties require extensive use of computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weighs more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift).

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.