Faculty-Adjunct-Online-ILS Courses (Humanities Literature, Philosophy, Art History and/or Socia[...]

Johnson & Wales University; Campus (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking part-time adjunct faculty members to deliver online courses in Humanities, Literature, Philosophy, Art History, and Social Sciences. The position involves creating engaging learning experiences and ensuring students master essential learning objectives. Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s degree and possess online teaching experience, with a commitment to an inclusive and diverse educational environment.

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Eligibility for paid sick time

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field or 18 graduate credits plus a master's degree.
• Online teaching experience is required.
• Commitment to working effectively with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course content and assess student achievement.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance.
• Communicate with students regarding progress and academic success.

Skills

Online teaching experience

Commitment to diversity

Education

Master’s degree in applicable field

Earned doctoral degree in humanities, literature, philosophy, art history or social sciences (preferred)

Tools

Blackboard LMS

Job description

Faculty-Adjunct-Online-ILS Courses (Humanities Literature, Philosophy, Art History and/or Social Sciences)

Apply now Job no: 10521
Work type: Part Time
Location: Non-Campus Location
Categories: Faculty, Academics, Academic Term, Remote

Summary

Delivers relevant course content online from master courses that use a variety of teaching methods and tools. Ensures that students achieve and demonstrate mastery of stated learning objectives.

Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Delivers course content, learning activities and assessments using the university’s online learning platform, according to JWU course outlines and online course delivery standards
• Measures student achievement of course objectives
• Maintains accurate records of student attendance, academic achievement and performance in accordance with university policies and procedures
• Posts a syllabus that uses the university-approved syllabus template
• Responds to requests for information and/or action from students and university administrators in a timely fashion (24 hours or less)
• Communicates early with any student in danger of failure or in need of individual counseling
• Refers students to appropriate university resources for information, guidance, financial assistance, career development, etc.
• Collaborates with instructional support team for online teaching orientation and course delivery preparation
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in humanities, literature, philosophy, art history or social sciences, or 18 graduate credits in applicable content area plus a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution,or other appropriate accreditation as determined by Johnson & Wales University
• Online teaching experience
• Experience with Blackboard LMS
• Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse student populations

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in humanities, literature, philosophy, art history, social sciences or a related field of study

Compensation: $4,100 - $4,700/course dependent on course and degree of candidate

Benefits: This part-time position offers an employee assistance program benefit. Adjunct faculty may become eligible for paid sick time as required by law. The university reserves the right to modify, amend or terminate any benefit or benefit programs as they apply to any participants, including but not limited to current and former employees. This is only a summary; the full details, which control, are in the applicable plan documents.

Please Note:

This is a remote position limited to residents of the following states: Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.

College/university transcripts are required prior to hire.

By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for adjunct faculty which will be hired on an as needed basis. As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Advertised: 12 Jun 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

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Delivers relevant course content online from master courses that use a variety of teaching methods and tools. Ensures that students achieve and demonstrate mastery of stated learning objectives.