Doctoral Adjunct Professor - Information Technology - Hybrid

Trine University; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution is inviting applications for part-time adjunct faculty positions in Phoenix, Arizona. The role involves engaging with online students and providing constructive feedback, requiring a terminal degree with substantial graduate credit hours in the field. Candidates are expected to foster student learning and work collaboratively to enhance online courses. This hybrid position necessitates periodic travel to campus and adherence to strict educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• A terminal degree is preferred.
• Extensive professional experience in a related field is desirable.
• Previous experience teaching online students at the university level.

Responsibilities

• Engage students through frequent interaction.
• Provide thorough feedback using rubrics.
• Demonstrate relevant subject-matter expertise.
• Work with the TrineOnline team for course improvement.

Skills

Student engagement

Constructive feedback

Subject-matter expertise

Continuous improvement

Education

Terminal degree from an accredited institution

Minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the academic field

Experience teaching online

Job description

Phoenix, Arizona

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 professor positions is for online faculty who will travel to our Phoenix, Arizona location once per eight-week term, per course (this is subject to change).

The Adjunct Faculty Role

The University’s 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 complexes of today’s 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.