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American College of Education · 1 month ago

Adjunct Faculty, Doctoral Research

United States

Part-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

American College of Education is a leader in professional development through online programs, committed to delivering high-quality and accessible education. The Adjunct Faculty role involves maintaining an academic presence, supporting student learning, and engaging in professional development while collaborating with department leadership.

Education

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Interacts directly with students in an appropriate, professional manner

Facilitates a safe and productive learning environment for students

Responds in a timely manner to student requests for information, clarification of content, posts, and personal queries, and contacts inactive students as the need arises

Oversees the quality of the course by reviewing the functionality and content, ensuring high-quality delivery of content

Expands the student experience by 'fingerprinting' the course content with unique personal experience, insights, or other professional knowledge

Monitors and provides appropriate student feedback on assignments within college policies

Synthesize and reports student performance data in a timeline manner

Supports the policies procedures and guidelines of the program and institution

Aid student learning of ethical conduct, particularly related to plagiarism and copyright infringement; follows appropriate procedures in reporting infractions

Directs students to supplemental resources as needed to enhance their individual skills and abilities

Works collaboratively with colleagues and leadership of the college including attending required meetings

Promotes the vision, mission, and culture of the college within and beyond the institution

Provides appropriate leadership within one's individual sphere of influence

Maintains a professional and technical knowledge of the curricula and industry by participating in leading-edge educational workshops/seminars, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies

Ensures the quality of program and course offerings by supporting and promoting research

Qualification

Terminal degreeTeaching experienceOnline teachingResearch expertiseLeadership experienceCommunication skillsTime managementTeamworkProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

Earned a terminal degree and experience in Leadership, Higher Education, Research or Community College

1+ year experience in teaching and leadership in a formal educational setting using both traditional and non-traditional teaching formats, higher education strongly preferred

Demonstrated experience in successfully developing online/virtual professional relationships

Evidence of professional research and/or creative endeavors and expertise in the field

Demonstrates self-reliance by meeting/exceeding workflow needs

Demonstrates positive attitude and motivation, concern for students, teamwork, and excellent time management skills

Follows established processes as outlined by the organization and leadership

Completes assigned duties based on daily business needs and individual skill set

Consistently produces a high volume of quality work

Capable, and adapts as needed, to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision and with other department personnel

Must support and embrace the College's B Corp mission to improve the people and communities we serve through our civic engagement initiatives

Must have exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills

Must be 'self-motivated' as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems