Undergraduate & Grad Programs, School of Business & Technology

The College of St. Scholastica; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 1,405,152 - 1,862,515; Part time

Job summary

A private liberal arts college in Minnesota seeks adjunct faculty for its School of Business & Technology's undergraduate and graduate programs. Qualified candidates should possess a Master’s degree, possess teaching experience, and demonstrate effective communication skills. Applicants with international business experience and familiarity with instructional technologies such as Blackboard are preferred. Adjunct faculty will teach courses in a flexible environment across multiple locations, including Duluth.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree or higher in their field of expertise.
• Previous adult learner teaching experience at Master’s level is required.
• Five years business experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in programs for which they are qualified.
• Create a learning environment according to SB&T objectives.
• Attend faculty development and in-service meetings as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Cross-cultural communication

Initiative

Continuous improvement

Education

Master’s degree or higher in relevant field

Tools

Blackboard

WebCT

eCollege

Desire2Learn

Job description

Rate or rates of pay: $1,020 per credit for undergraduate courses; $1,112 per credit for undergraduate courses after 40 credits are taught within a five-year period; $1,352 per credit for graduate courses. Any future updates to per credit rates of pay will be reflected within the electronic contract.

Adjunct-Undergraduate and Graduate Programs, School of Business & Technology

Job Summary

The School of Business & Technology invites applicants for adjunct faculty for its undergraduate and graduate programs. Adjunct faculty in the fields of management, accounting, finance, computer information systems, project management, marketing, health care management, leadership, ethics, decision sciences, and international business are desired. Adjunct faculty are hired on a course by course basis, in Duluth, St. Paul, St. Cloud and other locations.

Key Responsibilities

Adjunct faculty may teach courses in programs for which they are qualified and/or knowledgeable. Courses may be assigned at the graduate or undergraduate level as appropriate and available. Adjunct faculty are responsible for creating a learning and teaching environment for students in accordance with the educational objectives of SB&T. Course text, syllabus and other teaching materials are expected to achieve course and program outcomes as outlined by SB&T. Adjunct faculty may be asked to attend faculty development and in-service meetings and contribute to SB&T as requested on a semester basis. They are expected to maintain published course contact hours and demonstrate commitment to SB&T mission, goals and objectives.

Job Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or higher in their field of expertise or a related area. Successful applicants will have previous adult learner teaching experience at the Master’s level and have at least five years business experience. Ability to communicate effectively, to exercise initiative and work for continuous improvement is desired. Demonstrated cross-cultural communication skills, multicultural competency and experience interacting effectively with diverse constituents.

Preferred Qualifications

A terminal degree in their field of expertise or a related area. Work experience in international business. Previous online teaching experience is desired, or familiarity with Blackboard, WebCT, eCollege, Desire2Learn or other instructional technology.