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Adjunct Faculty – Introduction to American Politics
Location
Ohio
Posted
87 days ago
Salary
$3K / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Adjunct Faculty – Introduction to American Politics
University of Arizona College of Education
• Under supervision of the Dean of General Education, the adjunct instructor provides a learning experience in the classroom, online, and/or in the lab using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures and demonstrations • Keep students engaged in a classroom environment while following an established curriculum/syllabus • Create positive educational climate for students to learn in while establishing and communicating clear objectives for all learning activities • Meet course and school-wide student performance goals • Manage student behavior in the classroom/online • Observe and evaluate student's performance • Identify and refer students who are “at risk" of not being successful to the Student Success Coordinator • Provide ongoing student advisement and academic counseling by tutoring and mentoring students on an individual basis when needed • Grade tests and projects, maintain grade books, track attendance and perform other administrative duties as needed • Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness • Participate in ongoing conferences, seminars, and training sessions (2 education in-services, 1 distance education in-service, proof of at least 2 professional development activity annually) • Provide input and participate in academic committees formed for the purpose of enrichment of both the programs and students.
Job Requirements
- Masters’ degree or higher from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) required
- A minimum of 15 credit hours or equivalent in the assigned subject area required
- States of Georgia, Ohio, Texas and Virginia require Master’s degree in the discipline OR a Master’s degree (any discipline) with 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework relevant to the discipline
- Two years of practical experience in the course content area with a related degree, or three years of practical experience if the degree is in an unrelated field is required
- A minimum of three years of work experience as an educator preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development
- Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment
- Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match
