Adjunct Instructor; General Education

Position: Adjunct Instructor (General Education)
Location: Chesterfield

Teach Online courses, including Early American History and Modern American History.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Attend and participate in instructor orientation and training.

* Review course materials used for instruction.

* Review online course modules and textbook prior to term start.

* Review and update the online course prior to the term start. Updating includes but is not limited to: instructor welcome, instructor office hours and contact information, course settings, and links.

* Establish office hours: virtually hold at least one one-hour "office hour" per week at a time convenient to the students.

* Provide students with contact information (i.e., Logan or an alternative phone number and Logan e-mail).

* Update and publish the course syllabus using Simple Syllabus software prior to the start of the term. The syllabus should include contact information and office hours.

* Provide a welcome message for each course.

* Provide online instruction to all assigned courses.

* Provide an announcement for each module within the course.

* Provide regular and substantive interaction between students and the instructor.

* Actively participate in discussion boards or their equivalent activities.

* Integrate real-world career examples and professional expertise into course discussions and assignments to aid in the practical application of course principles.

* Grade assignments according to established grading rubrics.

* Provide formative and summative feedback on classroom assignments and activities.

* Notify the academic success coordinator and program director of major student concerns and refer at-risk students to appropriate student services and resources as needed.

* Return grades within 72 hours of the assignment due date.

* Respond to e-mails and phone calls within 24 hours during an active academic week.

* Submit final grades by the set deadline.

* Set clear expectations.

* Utilize technology to support student interaction with the content, instructor, and other students.

* Stay up to date on and utilize best practices in online education, both in delivery method and in content provided.

* Provide valuable feedback on course structure, assignments, and materials. Work with the program director and other support staff to update and innovate courses as needed.

* Coordinate with student affairs to provide reasonable accommodations as needed.

* Model the mission, vision, and values of the University and colleges in a positive, ethical, and professional manner.

* Faculty are expected to review and honor institutional policies, procedures, and guidelines as outlined in the Logan University Employee and Faculty Handbooks.