Purdue Global Adjunct Faculty, Economics (Remote/Virtual, IN, US)

Purdue University

Experience: 2+ yrs
Location: United States
Job type: Part-time

Required skills

MS Office
Google Apps
Brightspace

About the role

Our Opportunity:

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 Business and Information Technology 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. Courses are offered on a term by term basis. Adjunct faculty can teach up to 2 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:

Master's degree in Economics or Business/related field with 18 graduate credit hours in a combination of Economics, Finance, and Quantitative courses.

Two to four years related experience and/or training (online teaching experience is a plus).

What we’re looking for:

Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office suite software, such as MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint, as well as Google applications such as Gmail, Chat and Meet.
Experience with Brightspace learning management system (LMS) is preferred.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, balance competing demands for time, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Effective analytical skills with the ability to assess situations, resolve issues or make recommendations as appropriate.
Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style and method to suit different audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a professional demeanor with people at all levels within the organization.

Additional Information:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit the

following documents when you are ready to apply: CV/Resume & Unofficial Transcripts.
School of Business: Adjunct compensation varies per course based on student enrollment, program type and also includes

a contribution to a retirement account. A typical adjunct in the School of Business can expect to receive $2600 per full 10-week course.

Retirement account benefits include an automatic 403(b) company contribution of 3% and a company match up to an additional 4%

with participation in an optional 457(b) plan.
Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. You may wish to review the Purdue Virtual Meeting Professional Standards.
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Purdue Global is an EO/EA employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a broad pool of applicants. Purdue Global celebrates a variety of perspectives, experiences, and skills to support a success-focused environment for employees and students. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All are encouraged to apply.

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