Doctoral Adjunct Professor - Information Technology - Hybrid

Trine University; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Detroit, Michigan, is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to engage online students and enhance their learning experiences. Candidates should possess a terminal degree, 18 graduate credit hours in their field, and online teaching experience. Responsibilities include student engagement, providing feedback, and collaborating with the TrineOnline team. The position requires travel to the Detroit location once every eight weeks. Salary is based on credit hours taught and student enrollment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the academic field is preferred.
• Extensive professional experience in a related field.
• Previous experience teaching online students at the university level.

Responsibilities

• Engage students through frequent interaction.
• Provide thorough feedback utilizing rubrics.
• Demonstrate relevant subject-matter expertise.
• Collaborate with TrineOnline team for improvements.

Skills

Engagement with students

Subject-matter expertise

Providing constructive feedback

Collaboration with team

Education

Terminal degree from an accredited institution

18 graduate credit hours in academic field

University-level online teaching experience

Job description

Summary

Trine University invites applications for part-time adjunct positions.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to support program and enrollment growth. Applications are active for one year from the submission date. Hybrid adjunct faculty positions is for online faculty who will travel to our Detroit, Michigan location once per eight-week term, per course (this is subject to change).

The Adjunct Faculty Role

The Universitys mission is to promote intellectual and personal development through personally focused learning opportunities, preparing students to succeed, lead and serve. Our faculty are responsible for ensuring students are successful in the online classroom and are prepared for the complexities of todays workplace.

It is expected that adjunct faculty will:

• Actively engage students through frequent interaction and convey a genuine enthusiasm for their learning.
• Provide thorough and constructive feedback, utilizing rubrics to effectively assess learners work, while also acknowledging learner accomplishments.
• Demonstrate relevant and current subject-matter expertise and help students connect concepts across their academic program.
• Work effectively with the TrineOnline team to seek continuous improvement for all TrineOnline courses and programs.

Adjunct Faculty Training

All new faculty teaching online are required to successfully complete onboarding training as a condition of hire.

Required Education

• A terminal degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the academic field is preferred
• Extensive professional experience in a related field
• Previous experience teaching online students at the university level

Salary is based upon the number of credit hours taught and the number of students registered for the class being taught.

Adjunct faculty candidates are required to provide official transcripts during the candidate selection process.

Are you ready to join Trine?

Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.