Purdue Global Adjunct Faculty, Political Science

Position description

Building on Purdue University’s mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online. Purdue Global’s School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies has an opening for Adjunct Faculty.

Job Summary:

Purdue University Global offers term by term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified individuals who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to students in Associates, Bachelors and Masters degree programs. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners in an innovative, nontraditional university setting.

Adjunct faculty have part-time teaching roles. Adjunct faculty can teach up to 3 courses per term, not to exceed 10 courses per year. This role participates in continuing professional development and may also engage in faculty governance and curriculum work as needed. Additional service activities may be assigned to Adjunct faculty. Scholarship is not required. Teaching assignments for Adjunct faculty may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of courses. Adjunct faculty deliver high-quality instruction and foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment conducive to student success.

What to expect in this role:

• Provides a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain success.

• Teaches synchronous or asynchronous seminars (10 week units) as assigned by the School or program.

• Maintains school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class.

• Ensures timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students, administrators, and other University officials.

• Leads message board discussion and engages students in relevant discussions and coursework.

• Partners with Academic Advisors to address student concerns. Refer students who self-identify with a potential need for an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to Student Accessibility Services (SAS), and comply with all student accommodations communicated by SAS in writing.

• Maintains and submits accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress.

• Delivers mid-term and final grades in accordance with the academic calendar.

• Enforces student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog.

• Attends University, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested.

• Remains current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology that are applicable to the program.

• Additional duties as assigned by the School.

Experience:

• Masters in Political Science
• 1-3 years’ related practical/professional experience and/or training; online, higher education teaching experience is preferred.

What we’re looking for:

• Exceptional computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications and Adobe Connect meeting technology. Experience with Brightspace education software is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills, and with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A dedication to student success and the ability to engage and inspire students in the classroom.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Capable of building strong working relationships across teams, departments and Schools.

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