Assistant Professor

Lynn University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL seeks Adjunct Faculty for the Dialogues curriculum. The Dialogues of Self and Society blends in-class discussions with real-world experience; faculty will teach on campus, engaging diverse learning styles.

Candidates must hold a master's degree (doctorate preferred) from regionally accredited institutions, and be proficient with Canvas and PowerPoint. Responsibilities include teaching, contributing to assessment, responding to student questions, and timely

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least a master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position.
• All degrees must have been completed at a regionally accredited institution.
• Disciplines appropriate for Self and Society may include cultural studies, ethics, fine arts, literature, natural sciences, philosophy, psychology, and sociology.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with college guidelines
• Participate in the college's assessment program of student performance
• Timely response to student questions and concerns
• Timely submission of university reports and requirements, such as attendance, grades, and student progress reports

Skills

Learning management systems (Canvas)

Presentation software (PowerPoint)

Learning styles adaptation

Written and interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position

Regionally accredited degree(s)

Doctorate degree preferred

Job description

Summary

The College of Arts and Sciences is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty, Dialogues. The Dialogues is an internationally recognized, innovative, and interdisciplinary core curriculum that blends collaborative in-class discussions and activities with real world experience. The college seeks applicants whose academic and practical experiences will interface strongly with the Dialogues of Self and Society. The college requires adjunct faculty to teach courses at our campus in Boca Raton, Florida. Our on-campus undergraduate classes are conducted every day Monday through Thursday, in 2.5-hour class sessions, for a four-week term.

Job Description

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with college guidelines


• Participate in the college's assessment program of student performance


• Timely response to student questions and concerns


• Timely submission of university reports and requirements, such as attendance, grades, and student progress reports

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Candidates must be proficient with using technology for instructional delivery, such as learning management systems (e.g. Canvas) and presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint)


• Candidates must have an appreciation of different learning styles to incorporate into their instructional delivery


• Candidates must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least a master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position. Disciplines appropriate for Self and Society may include but are not limited to cultural studies, ethics, fine arts, literature, natural sciences, philosophy, psychology, and sociology. Preference may be given to applicants who hold a doctorate degree in a discipline appropriate to the position and/or applicants with interdisciplinary teaching experience


• All degrees must have been completed at a regionally accredited institution

Accreditation and equal opportunity

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