Adjunct Instructor (General Education) - Logan University

Teach Online courses including but not limited to Algebra, Statistics, Composition, Public Speaking, Psychology, Human Growth and...

ATTRIBUTES

Mission driven

Values and promotes diversity

Demonstrates empathy

Puts students first

Demonstrates a positive attitude

Values evidence informed practices

Demonstrates character

Promotes teamwork.

COMPETENCIES

Key competencies beyond field-related expertise include social and emotional intelligence, courage, conflict management skills, decision making skills, influence skills, and content expertise consistent with the position description, responsibilities, and attributes. To perform the job successfully an individual must have a strong organizational ability. The individual must have successful support experience, strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills, be a good listener, and be able to work with individuals and groups effectively. The individual must be able to set goals and objectives, prioritize and plan work activities, and meet deadlines. The ability to handle pressures of balancing the time required dealing with individual problems of faculty, students, and staff while completing the necessary responsibilities is expected.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The individual must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the field they will be teaching and a Master’s degree in teaching field. Preference will be given to candidates with a terminal degree. All qualifying degrees and coursework must be from a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the US. Secretary of Education, or, in the case of degrees from non-U.S. institutions, an equivalent degree as determined by an approved credential evaluation service. Online teaching experience required. One year of teaching experience at the college or graduate level.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and to use hands to type on computer, operate office equipment and handle books, files, documents, etc. Must be able to talk and hear to answer phones and when assisting others. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and to stoop or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift objects weighing from 10 30 pounds and possibly up to 50 pounds. Close vision needed to use computer. Must have distance vision and depth perception for safety purposes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment in this position is characteristic of a normal office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Logan University strives to be an educational leader that is authentic, intentional and strategic about diversity, fairness and the development of an inclusive campus community. We acknowledge and respect the differences in human experience that shapes and enriches education, healthcare, society and our institution.

It is our expectation that all employees support the mission and vision of the university and carry out their professional duty aligned with Logan University Values: Diversity, Empathy, Student First, Positive Attitude, Evidence Informed, Character and Teamwork.

Logan University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All Logan employees are expected to complete annual compliance training by assigned deadlines.

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.