Online Adjunct Faculty

Morehouse College; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 1,378,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Morehouse College invites online adjunct faculty to teach courses in the Online Applied Management Studies program and general education for non-traditional students. You will design and deliver asynchronous and synchronous content, engaging adult learners and maintaining rigorous academic standards.

A Master’s degree is required (MBA, Management, Organizational Leadership or a related field); a Doctorate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Management, MBA, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field for business courses.
• Master’s degree in the specific discipline for general education courses.
• Doctorate degree (Ph.D., DBA, or Ed.D.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality asynchronous and synchronous instruction for online courses.
• Cultivate a vibrant virtual learning community with online discussions and interactive coursework.
• Incorporate real-world business scenarios to keep curriculum practical for adult learners.
• Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback within timelines.
• Mentor and support non-traditional, adult learners in accelerated degree programs.

Skills

Online pedagogy

Digital classroom

Student engagement

MS Office

Zoom / video conferencing

Education

Master’s degree in Management/MBA/Organizational Leadership

Master’s degree in discipline for general education

Doctorate preferred

Tools

Canvas LMS

MS Office

Banner/Starfish/Colleague

Zoom

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Job Type

Job Type Faculty

Position Title

Position Title Online Adjunct Faculty

Position Number

Position Number FAJ997

Department

Department Morehouse Online

Location

Location Morehouse College - Atlanta GA

Position Summary

Under the guidance of the Dean and Assistant Vice Provost of Professional and Continuing Studies, the Morehouse Online Applied Management Studies Program Director and General Education Program Director seek online adjunct faculty members to teach courses in the applied management studies degree and general education courses to non-traditional students in the Morehouse Online degree program.

Required Qualifications

A Master’s degree in Management, Business Administration ( MBA ), Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field (for business-specific courses), OR a Master’s degree in the specific academic discipline (e.g., English, Mathematics, Communications) for general education courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Doctorate degree (Ph.D., DBA , or Ed.D.) in the teaching discipline or a related field.
• Prior experience facilitating online higher education courses using both synchronous and asynchronous delivery methods.
• Demonstrated experience teaching and mentoring non-traditional, adult student populations in accelerated degree-completion frameworks.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep understanding of pedagogical strategies and able to assess how students collaborate in a digital workspace.
• Commitment to the mission of Morehouse College, fostering leadership, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making.
• Ability to actively engage students through collaborative online discussions and interactive coursework.
• Functional knowledge and comfortable operating within standard higher education Learning Management Systems ( LMS )—specifically Canvas—along with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Banner, Starfish, and Zoom.
• Strong written, oral, and listening communication skills, with a proven ability to convey complex academic and professional ideas clearly and effectively in a virtual environment.

Compensation

$1,000 per credit hour

Teaching Responsibility

• Deliver high-quality, engaging asynchronous and synchronous instruction for courses within the B.A. in Applied Management Studies program and/or the general education curriculum.
• Cultivate a vibrant virtual learning community by actively guiding, prompting, and participating in online discussions and collaborative forums.
• Integrate relevant professional and real-world business scenarios into course materials, ensuring the curriculum is practical, current, and impactful for adult learners.
• Assess student performance objectively and provide constructive, detailed feedback on assignments, exams, and projects within the established institutional timeframe.
• Hold scheduled virtual touchpoints to mentor students, clarify complex course concepts, and support the success of non-traditional, adult learners.

Supervisor Name Charles E. Thomas Jr. and Edwin Knox

• Adhere strictly to the approved course syllabus, learning objectives, and institutional academic standards, ensuring a consistent and high-quality educational experience.
• Accurately track and submit student attendance, midterm progress, and final grades in accordance with Morehouse College Academic Calendar and Registrar deadlines.
• Maintain high proficiency in the college’s designated Learning Management System ( LMS ) and communication tools to ensure seamless course operations.
• Proactively identify at-risk students and collaborate with the online academic specialist to implement timely interventions.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 100

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/03/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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