Part-time Adjunct Faculty for the LIFE Program - Cedar Rapids, IA and Dubuque, IA

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking Part-time Adjunct Faculty at the University of Dubuque to teach courses in several academic areas, including Biology, Business, and Criminal Justice. The position requires a Master's or PhD in a relevant discipline, with preference for those having university teaching experience and five or more years in the field. Applicants will instruct accelerated courses, providing detailed curriculum and feedback. Interested candidates can apply via [e-mail] or through the university website.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in the relevant discipline.
• Five or more years of experience working in the field (preferred).
• University teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct face-to-face accelerated courses for 3 credit hours.
• Deliver established curriculum effectively for a five-week course.
• Provide timely, specific, substantive feedback to students.

Skills

University teaching experience

Experience in the relevant discipline

Commitment to adult education

Education

Master's or PhD degree in relevant discipline

Job description

The University of Dubuque (UD) is seeking Part-time Adjunct Faculty in multiple academic areas to teach in its accelerated adult program in Cedar Rapids, IA and Dubuque, IA. UD is a diverse, Christian, and forward‑thinking educational community. Through its Learning Institute for Fulfillment and Engagement (LIFE), the university offers accelerated, face‑to‑face undergraduate and graduate programs targeted to adult learners. Each course generally meets one night per week (Monday through Thursday) for five weeks.

Responsibilities

• Instruct face‑to‑face accelerated course for 3 credit hours (Biology course and some accounting courses are 4 credits).
  • Deliver established curriculum effectively for a five‑week course.
  • Utilize established syllabus, learning objectives, and assignments to customize provided LMS course template so students may access course details two weeks prior to first class.
  • Provide timely, specific, substantive feedback to students in and outside of class times.

Academic Departments

• Accounting
• Biology
• Business
• Criminal Justice
• English Composition & Literature
• Finance
• Health Care Administration
• Math (College Algebra, Statistics)

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in the relevant discipline.
• Five or more years of experience working in the field (preferred).
• University teaching experience preferred.
• Commitment to the mission of the University and to its approach to adult, accelerated education.

To apply, please submit a current curriculum vitae, a UD employment application, and three professional references. The application is located on our website at www.dbq.edu. The completed application can be emailed to [e-mail], or it can be mailed to the Director of Human Resources at the University of Dubuque, 2000 University Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001.

Affirmation Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding the Jeanne Clery Act, please go to https://www.dbq.edu/SafetySecurity/JeanneCleryAct/.