Collegiate Faculty, Teaching & Learning - Social Sciences

** Department of Applied Sciences and Professional Studies
**** 12-Month Collegiate Faculty
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* Location:

Adelphi, MD (Hybrid)
*** Collaborate with the Faculty Affairs and Scheduling Team (FAST) to develop and deliver faculty development resources and workshops that support instructional improvement and the adoption of emerging teaching technologies.
* Partner with assessment faculty and curriculum teams to use learning analytics for continuous improvement in student learning and course success.
* Maintain active engagement in discipline-related professional associations, conferences, and communities of practice to ensure up-to-date pedagogical expertise.
* Contribute to a culture of teaching excellence by mentoring adjunct faculty and leading initiatives related to instructional quality and inclusive pedagogy.
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean, including participation in school-wide instructional initiatives and teaching-related working groups.
* Disciplinary knowledge in the portfolio area
* Teaching excellence and innovation
* Adult and online learning expertise
* Peer mentorship and coaching
* Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
* Data-informed instructional improvement
* Communication and collaboration
* ** Associate Dean:
** To align faculty development and instructional quality goals with broader portfolio strategies and student success objectives.
* ** Fellow Teaching & Learning Collegiate Faculty:
** To collaborate on cross-functional teaching innovations, instructional reviews, and peer evaluations.
* ** Assessment & Evaluation Collegiate Faculty:
** To integrate learning analytics into teaching strategies and ensure alignment with program-level learning outcomes.
* ** Course Development & Administration Collegiate Faculty:
** To identify course-level improvements within portfolio clusters to enhance the teaching and learning experience.
* ** Faculty Affairs and Scheduling Team (FAST):
** To support faculty onboarding, evaluation, and development in alignment with university standards.
* ** Integrative Learning Design (ILD):
** To embed evidence-based practices into course design and support continuous improvement of teaching materials.
* ** Student Affairs and Advising Teams:
** To promote cohesive learner experiences and support students with effective teaching strategies and communication.
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* Education:

** Doctorate or appropriate terminal degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Gerontology, Social Sciences,  or a relevant portfolio discipline from an accredited institution.

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* ** Generous Time Off:
** Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 15 paid holidays (16 during general election years).
* ** Comprehensive Health Coverage:
** Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
* ** Insurance Options:
** Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
* ** Flexible Spending Accounts:
** Available for medical and dependent care expenses.
* ** Retirement Plans:
** Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
* Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.
* ** Tuition Remission:
** Immediate availability for Collegiate Faculty. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service.
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