Adjunct Faculty - Tourism and Hospitality Management

Adjunct Instructor

Demonstrates commitment to teaching, supervision, and advising

Delivers learning-centered instruction

Conducts assessments of student and program learning outcomes

Prepares for courses as needed, including completing required training/certification

Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and collegiality

Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum Education:

Terminal degree in Business or Master's degree with 18 graduate credits in one or more of the disciplines (Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Management Science)

Minimum Experience:

At least one year teaching experience at the university level.

Knowledge and ability to teach courses online, synchronous as well as asynchronous; use of Canvas, knowledge of the subject, skill in delivering required knowledge and ability to engender learning in students. Working knowledge of common learning management systems such as Banner and Canvas Communication skills:
Clearly conveys information and ideas to others both verbally and in writing. Interpersonal Effectiveness:
Facilitates student success by setting goals and motivating students to achieve them, handles conflict in a constructive manner. Student Focused:
Creates and/or implements student-focused processes or procedures. Professionalism:
Participates in all activities in a collegial, ethical and responsible manner. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret academic material such as textbooks and journals Ability to respond to inquiries from students, staff and administration in a timely manner as stipulated.

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We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement and deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 29 hours per week and are employed more than 4 1/2 months over the course of a year receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.

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