Reading - Adjunct

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Central Oklahoma seeks applicants for part-time Adjunct Faculty positions in Edmond. These roles are designed to provide quality learning experiences for students while adhering to the university's mission and policies. Candidates must have a master's degree in the relevant field and possess strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Responsibilities include teaching, advising, and evaluating students, alongside participating in faculty meetings. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Possesses at least a master's degree in the specified field.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaches, advises, and mentors students.
• Evaluates student performance and maintains records.
• Participates in university meetings related to faculty.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in the relevant field

Job description

Position Overview:

Note: Adjunct positions at UCO are part-time teaching positions. This posting is to create a pool of interested applicants from which the Department may draw as sections become open at any point in the current academic year. This posting may or may not result in the hiring of adjuncts. Adjunct Faculty provides a quality learning experience for students on a semester basis. Adjunct faculty reports to a dean or chair and performs instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning.

Department Specific Essential Job Functions:

Varies.

Experience Required:

Possesses at least a master's degree in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval). Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Experience Preferred:

Professionally qualified.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Teaches, advises and mentors students, evaluates student performance, and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university, the mission and long-term goals of the University. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty. Adheres to all policies and procedures outlined in the UCO Faculty and Employee Handbooks.

Will This Employee Supervise Others?

No, this employee will NOT supervise other employees.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.