Blended Remote Hybrid Online Adjunct Professor - Philosophy

Bryant & Stratton College; Town of Niskayuna (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in online education seeks a passionate philosophy instructor to teach blended remote courses. This role involves preparing engaging course materials, facilitating live sessions, and providing personalized support to students. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Philosophy, experience in remote teaching, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. Join a team dedicated to student success and contribute to innovative educational practices in a flexible online setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in students' academic journeys.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Philosophy required; PhD preferred.
• 3 years of college-level education experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and facilitate remote philosophy courses each week.
• Provide 10-12 hours of instruction and support student success.

Skills

Oral Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Expertise in Philosophy

Remote Instruction Experience

Education

Master's Degree

PhD Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Blackboard

Teams

Job description

Blended Remote Hybrid Online Adjunct Professor - Philosophy

Requisition Number: BLEND006261

Posted: February 28, 2025

Part-Time

Remote

Locations

ONLINE - NY
Orchard Park, NY 14127, USA

Description

Blended Remote/Online (This is a Virtual Position)
Bryant & Stratton College Online Education is seeking Part-Time instructors to teach Blended Remote Philosophy courses. Qualified candidates will possess a Master’s degree in Philosophy. Prior Remote teaching experience preferred.

To be considered for a Part-Time faculty position, applicants are required to submit the following items with the application:

• Resume/CV
• PhD (if applicable), Masters, and Bachelor’s unofficial transcripts
• At least 3 professional references (be sure to include phone numbers and email addresses)

During the application process, be sure to upload all of these documents under the documents section.

Position Status: Exempt

Reports To: Program Manager/Faculty Administrator

Bryant & Stratton College Online adjunct instructors will support the college mission and vision by facilitating an active virtual learning classroom through alternative delivery methodologies. Instructors will maintain contemporary knowledge and skills in their discipline to support their expected classroom responsibilities. Instructors will participate in departmental, campus-wide, and college-wide activities to support the needs of the student population and the Online Education team.

Job Responsibilities:

Classroom Preparation & Performance

• Prepare course(s) assigned in Blackboard with required elements by the designated deadline.
• Facilitate a 1 Hour 35 minute remote session via Teams each week at a specified day and time.
• Provide approximately 10 - 12 hours per week of instruction, including facilitating a weekly live session via Teams, discussion, grading student work, checking email, engaging in personalized retention efforts and outreach to support student success, and answering student inquiries.
• Respond to all outreach (email, text, calls, etc.) from students, supervisors, colleagues, etc. within 48-hours.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply the Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education, which will be evaluated through informal and formal observations annually.
• Ensure the grade book is updated each week no later than 11:59 pm, ET the day before your Teams session.
• Review student work, adhere to grading rubrics, and provide detailed, individualized feedback.
• Ensure zeroes are entered weekly for students who do not submit assignment(s) by the due date.
• Late work submitted according to the late policy should be graded within one week of submission.
• Meet final grades deadline for each course each session.
• Meet with FAs and/or PMs as requested for coaching, performance improvement, and/or professional development.
• Utilize provided retention tools weekly to monitor at-risk students, communicate with students and their advisors, and document outreach attempts.
• Encourage student usage of electronic portfolio assignments to support the teaching and learning outcomes of the college.
• Follow the college’s plagiarism policy to promote academic integrity in all courses.
• Comply with all student ADA accommodations provided by the ADA Coordinator.
• Encourage student participation in student survey/faculty evaluation within each course.

Administrative Requirements Outside of Teaching

• Maintain current knowledge of teaching disciplines/fields of study and best practices in distance education through professional development opportunities.
• Participate in all required live and asynchronous faculty meetings.
• Participate in campus-wide initiatives in support of retention and persistence to graduation goals.
• Complete all required workshops/seminars as necessitated by management.
• All instructors will possess and exhibit professionalism, integrity, self-esteem, self-motivation, and a strong desire to guide students.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree; Preferred earned PhD Degree.
• Three (3) years’ experience in education at the college level within the last ten (10) years; experience in Remote instruction preferred.
• Expertise in the areas in which they teach.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, integrity, and ethical practice.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Internet applications.

Application Process:

• Please complete an application, and upload a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, copies of license, and teaching philosophy for consideration.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position reflects a comprehensive evaluation of multiple factors. Compensation decisions are always contingent on the unique circumstances and specific details of each individual case.

Apply now to join our team of student-focused faculty!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.