Online Part-Time Faculty: Remote & Engage Students

AMU & APU part of American Public University System, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Public University/American Military University (APU/AMU) seeks part-time and full-time teaching faculty to deliver online courses, engage students, and foster a collaborative Community of Inquiry across teaching, cognitive, and social presence.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Religion or related field, college-level teaching experience, online teaching experience preferred, and a commitment to ongoing professional development and scholarly engagement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Religion or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution is required.
• College-level teaching experience is required.
• Online teaching experience is preferred.
• Record of excellence in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver online lessons to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Initiate, facilitate, interact, and moderate online classroom forums.
• Be a faculty leader in the Community of Inquiry Framework (Teaching Presence, Cognitive Presence, Social Presence).
• Evaluate and grade students' work with timely, effective feedback.
• Comply with guidelines and expectations for quality faculty engagement online.
• Engage in the classroom and reply to emails at least every other day, including one weekend day.
• Remain aware of classroom procedures and use of instructional materials.
• Participate in professional development to enhance teaching skills and online learning strategies.
• Conduct scholarly research and participate in professional engagement activities.
• Attend discipline-specific and administrative meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain discipline knowledge by engaging with professional communities.
• Support university initiatives and departments.

Skills

College-level teaching experience

Online teaching experience

Commitment to high teaching quality

Respond to emails regularly

Education

Master's degree in Religion or closely related field

Job description

American Public University/American Military University (APU/AMU) seeks part-time and full-time teaching faculty to deliver online courses, engage students, and foster a collaborative Community of Inquiry across teaching, cognitive, and social presence.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Religion or related field, college-level teaching experience, online teaching experience preferred, and a commitment to ongoing professional development and scholarly engagement.