Online Humanities Adjunct Faculty

ECPI University; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A private educational institution in the United States is seeking Humanities professionals to join their faculty team. The role requires a Master's degree in Humanities and provides an opportunity to share industry experience and practical instruction with students. Candidates must be available evenings and weekends for online teaching. Benefits include competitive compensation and comprehensive employee support programs.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Retirement plan

Health Advocate

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discounts

IPad/Computer Purchase Program

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industry experience preferred.
• 2 years of online teaching experience preferred.
• Reliable high-speed internet required.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical hands-on instruction to students.
• Teach one live session each week via Zoom.
• Support adult learners by being the first point of contact for technical issues.

Skills

Integrity

Interpersonal skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Master’s degree in Humanities or related field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Overview

We are looking for Humanities professionals to join our faculty team. No prior teaching experience is needed; we provide training, mentoring, and ongoing faculty support.

Since 1966, ECPI University’s employees have been dedicated to helping students achieve their academic and career goals through our unique education model. If you are looking for an opportunity to share your industry experience, provide practical hands-on instruction, and make a real difference in our students’ lives, ECPI University may be for you.

Our terms are five weeks long and offer faculty the perfect environment in which to share their specific industry experiences to help students achieve learning outcomes. Candidates must be available evenings and weekends to support our busy adult learners.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in Humanities or other field with 18 graduate level credits in related coursework (American Studies, Anthropology, Classics, Communication and Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Humanities, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, Literature, History, Philosophy, Comparative Religion, Visual and Performing Arts and Western/Eastern Civilization.)

Experience:

• 3-5 years industry experience preferred
• 2 years online teaching/curriculum experience, and strong online webinar presentation skills a plus
• Canvas LMS experience preferred.

Required Skills:

• The highest levels of integrity at all times.
• Ability to quickly build connections with students using strong interpersonal skills (including approachability and empathy).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a 5-week accelerated course environment
• Comfortable being first point of contact to troubleshoot software or technical concerns for students.

Online Faculty Technical Requirements:

• Reliable high-speed internet required
• Responsible for supplying your own windows-based computer and webcam.
• Your computer system must pass the ECPI University minimum requirements test.
• Required to teach one live session each week via Zoom.

Benefits of Employment

ECPI University provides comprehensive benefits after 1 year of employment, some of which are highlighted below:

• Competitive compensation
• Retirement plan
• Health Advocate
• Some industry certifications
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts (i.e. Tickets at Work, Verizon Wireless, MetLife Pet Insurance)
• IPad/Computer Purchase Program
• Employee Referral Program

ECPI University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.