Assistant Professor

Lynn University; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida seeks adjunct faculty to teach the Dialogues curriculum on campus. Courses are delivered in 2.5-hour sessions four-week terms, emphasizing interdisciplinary integration with real-world experience.

Applicants should hold a master's degree in a relevant field; a doctorate and interdisciplinary teaching are preferred. Proficiency with LMS (Canvas) and strong communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position plus regional accreditation.
• Experience with instructional technology and varied learning styles.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses per college guidelines.
• Participate in assessment of student performance.
• Respond promptly to student questions and concerns.
• Submit attendance, grades, and progress reports on time.

Skills

Technology for delivery

LMS proficiency

PowerPoint

Diverse learning styles

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate preferred

Tools

Canvas

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

Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, [e-mail], or [phone]; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call [phone] for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University.

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Lynn University is an innovative, global and personalized college based in Boca Raton, Florida. Our 3,000 students are from approximately 100 countries.

Our NCAA Division II Fighting Knights athletics program has won 25 national championships (and counting!) Lynn is one of the top colleges to work for in the nation, according to a survey by the Great Colleges to Work For program. We are an Honor Roll institution with accolades in compensation and benefits, job satisfaction, and more.