Job Description:
Position: Adjunct Professor, Human Development (HD)
Department: Human Development
Employment Type: Part-time
Compensation : $25 - $28/hour, based on degree level and required experience.
Master’s degree with required experience: $25/hour
Doctoral degree with required experience: $28/hour
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Adjunct Professor in the Human Development (HD) program is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction for bachelor’s and/or masters students. This role involves teaching HD-level courses across various tracks, including part-time and full-time. The adjunct faculty member is expected to bring their expertise as a scholar and practitioner to create an engaging, academically rigorous, and inclusive learning environment that supports the success of students from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
The incumbent is assigned duties according to specified procedures and receives detailed instructions. Work is checked frequently.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Foster a classroom culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, ensuring that all students feel respected and supported.
· Deliver assigned HD courses through ground and online instruction, ensuring the highest quality of teaching.
· Respond promptly and consistently to student inquiries, providing support and guidance throughout the course.
· Maintain timely and consistent communication with the department or core faculty regarding student progress and classroom dynamics.
· Submit grades according to established deadlines.
· Submit timecards for compensation in a timely manner.
· Develop proficiency in Canvas, the learning management system, with training provided as needed.
· Actively participate in HD adjunct faculty meetings as scheduled.
· Adjunct faculty are encouraged to attend monthly All-Faculty meetings, hosted by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
· Engage in curriculum development, review and assessment as needed.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Is regular attendance an essential function? ☒ Yes ☐ No
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
· Expertise in Human Development and associated Social Science Disciplines: Deep understanding of human development methods, and practices, with the ability to effectively translate this knowledge into ground and online teaching.
· Strong Communication Skills: Ability to maintain clear, consistent, and professional communication with students, faculty, and staff.
· Technological Proficiency: Competence in using learning management systems, particularly Canvas, to create an engaging and effective online learning environment.
· Adaptability and Responsiveness: Ability to respond promptly to student inquiries and adapt teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of students.
· Cultural Competency: Ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
· Master’s Degree in Human Development, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or related disciplines is required;
· PhD in Human Development, Sociology, Education, or related disciplines is preferred.
Experience:
· Teaching Experience: Previous graduate-level teaching experience is preferred, demonstrating the ability to deliver content effectively in an online format.
· Professional Expertise: Proven track record of professional excellence in social services, education or related settings, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
· Office environment; typically, 70 degrees
· Noise level is usually quiet to moderately noisy while in the office
· If remote,
o The work environment must be in a quiet, professional space that supports accessibility for students and compliance with institutional standards.
o Must have adequate bandwidth & technology to perform all duties.
EQUIPMENT USED:
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