Hospitality Management Instructor - Adjunct

Everglades University; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Everglades University is seeking adjunct instructors for a role in New York. Responsibilities include maintaining classroom standards, managing attendances, conducting assessments, and providing support to students. Candidates must have a PHD in Travel & Tourism or a related field, with at least 2 years of professional experience. This position is crucial in ensuring academic integrity and student success within the university community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in teaching or relevant field.
• PHD in Travel & Tourism or related major is required.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly feedback meetings with administration.
• Maintain accurate attendance records.
• Review and administer tests and surveys in courses.
• Maintain grading schemes and course syllabi.
• Help students with academic issues and attendance.

Skills

Professional experience

Knowledge in Travel & Tourism

Education

PHD in Travel & Tourism or related major

Job description

Adjunct instructors are primarily responsible for instruction and classroom/student maintenance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience
• PHD in Travel & Tourism or related major is required

Responsibilities

• Attend a weekly feedback meeting with assigned EU administrator (Dean of Academic Affairs, Academic Advisor, or Program Director) to review student and classroom issues
• Maintain accurate attendance (daily and weekly)
• Make phone calls to students who have been absent
• Review and administer pre- and post-testing in all appropriate courses
• Administer required surveys and assessments in all appropriate courses
• Notify registrar of changes in roster
• Prevent "do not admit" students from entering class until cleared
• Maintain an accurate and fair grading scheme for each student
• Adhere to all University policies, rules, and regulations
• Maintain formal, neat, legible, accurate, and organized course syllabi
• Update attendance daily and grades weekly; ensure any physical student records of attendance and grades remain on campus in the designated area
• Conduct class according to scheduled times
• Prevent excessive breaks
• Avoid dismissing classes early
• Arrive at the University 20 minutes before the start of class fully prepared for each session
• Be available to students 15 minutes prior to the beginning of class session for questions and advising
• Submit grades no later than Monday 5pm EST following the end of each term
• Ensure that students adhere to University Policy
• Attend, if possible, graduation ceremonies
• Maintain classrooms in a clean and orderly manner
• Motivate, encourage, and assist students with academic issues and class attendance
• Maintain current and accurate information related to the subjects taught
• Complete annual professional development plans
• Tutor students as necessary
• Abide by all State, Federal, and/or University laws and rules pertaining to safety, health, and conduct