Doctoral Adjunct Professor - Information Technology - Hybrid

Trine University; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 2,400 - 4,800; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Virginia is inviting applications for part-time adjunct faculty positions. The role involves engaging with online students and providing constructive feedback, while maintaining expertise in the subject matter. Candidates should possess a terminal degree with appropriate graduate credit hours and prior teaching experience. This position supports hybrid teaching with occasional travel to the university's Reston location. Salary is based on credit hours taught and student enrollment.

Qualifications

• Preferred terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• Prior experience teaching online at the university level.
• Ability to engage students and provide constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Engage students through frequent interactions.
• Provide constructive feedback on assignments.
• Demonstrate current subject-matter expertise and connect concepts.
• Collaborate with the TrineOnline team to improve courses and programs

Skills

Student engagement

Subject-matter expertise

Feedback provision

Education

Terminal degree with 18 graduate credit hours

Professional experience in a related field

Online teaching experience

Job description

Reston, Virginia

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 facultyprofessor positions is for online faculty who will travel to our Reston, Virginia 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 complexities 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.