Remote Adjunct Instructor: Introduction to Geopolitics

Terrestris; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Terrestris seeks an Adjunct Faculty Instructor NAV 105 Introduction to Geopolitics for the Fall I term, a remote 1099 contractor role. Each course runs 10 weeks with a total 8 hours weekly, including onboarding, instruction, and grading.

Instructors may teach up to two courses per term and must align with USNCC policies and standards. Required are a Master’s degree (Doctorate preferred), 18 graduate hours in teaching, and prior online collegiate teaching experience, plus strong knowledge in

Qualifications

• Authorization to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship.
• A Master's degree (Doctorate preferred) in a relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.
• Relevant military experience or similar experience in government, and/or working with military personnel;
• Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level, with an emphasis on prior online teaching;
• Experience with Learning Management Systems(Blackboard or similar LMS).
• Appropriate academic credentials and a record of scholarship/research consistent with the assigned teaching role.
• Expertise in political science, comparative politics, international relations, and U.S. security studies.
• Prior experience teaching introductory courses in world politics, global security studies, American foreign policy, and U.S. national security.

Responsibilities

• Attend required onboarding and course orientation prior to teaching.
• Prepare supplemental materials (no more than 10-15%) with current events and/or relevant past experiences for USNCC Dean and/or Associate Dean of the Academics Program approval; upload all materials onto USNCC LMS.
• Teach assigned undergraduate-level online asynchronous courses in accordance with USNCC policies, syllabi, and instructional standards.
• Deliver instruction using the USNCC Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) using the government-provided course shell that includes instructional materials, core lectures, assignments, rubrics, and threaded discussion topics.
• Facilitate engaging online discussions that encourage critical thinking and active student participation.
• Grade assignments, examinations, discussion posts, and projects using established grading rubrics.
• Provide detailed written feedback that promotes student learning and academic success.
• Monitor student progress throughout the course and proactively identify students who may be at academic risk.
• Communicate regularly with students and respond to inquiries within established response time requirements.
• Maintain weekly virtual office hours and additional flexible office hours as needed to support student success.
• Prepare a weekly progress report.
• Submit all grades and required documentation within prescribed deadlines.
• Prepare end-of-course reports summarizing student performance and recommendations for course improvements.
• Participate in faculty meetings and collaborate with Course Leads, Academic Affairs, and Student Services when required.
• Maintain current knowledge within the assigned discipline through professional development, scholarship, research, or participation in professional organizations.
• Ensure all instructional materials and supplemental content comply with USNCC academic policies, copyright requirements, and Department of the Navy standards.

Skills

Online teaching

Military/government experience

Critical thinking facilitation

Student engagement

Academic scholarship/research

Education

Master's degree (Doc. preferred)

18 graduate hours in teaching

Tools

Blackboard or similar LMS

Job description

Terrestris seeks an Adjunct Faculty Instructor NAV 105 Introduction to Geopolitics for the Fall I term, a remote 1099 contractor role. Each course runs 10 weeks with a total 8 hours weekly, including onboarding, instruction, and grading.

Instructors may teach up to two courses per term and must align with USNCC policies and standards. Required are a Master’s degree (Doctorate preferred), 18 graduate hours in teaching, and prior online collegiate teaching experience, plus strong knowledge in