Adjunct Professor - Human Development; HD

Position: Adjunct Professor - Human Development (HD)
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* Job Description:

**** POSITION SUMMARY**:

The Adjunct Professor in the Human Development (HD) program is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction for bachelor’s and/or masters students. This role involves teaching HD-level courses across various tracks, including part-time and full-time. The adjunct faculty member is expected to bring their expertise as a scholar and practitioner to create an engaging, academically rigorous, and inclusive learning environment that supports the success of students from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.
** SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
** The incumbent is assigned duties according to specified procedures and receives detailed instructions. Work is checked frequently.
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* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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* · Foster a classroom culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, ensuring that all students feel respected and supported.
· Deliver assigned HD courses through ground and online instruction, ensuring the highest quality of teaching.
· Respond promptly and consistently to student inquiries, providing support and guidance throughout the course.
· Maintain timely and consistent communication with the department or core faculty regarding student progress and classroom dynamics.
· Submit grades according to established deadlines.
· Submit timecards for compensation in a timely manner.
· Develop proficiency in Canvas, the learning management system, with training provided as needed.
· Actively participate in HD adjunct faculty meetings as scheduled.
· Adjunct faculty are encouraged to attend monthly All-Faculty meetings, hosted by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
· Engage in curriculum development, review and assessment as needed.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
** ESSENTIAL

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

** Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
· Expertise in Human Development and associated Social Science Disciplines:
Deep understanding of human development methods, and practices, with the ability to effectively translate this knowledge into ground and online teaching.
· Strong Communication

Skills:

Ability to maintain clear, consistent, and professional communication with students, faculty, and staff.
· Technological Proficiency:
Competence in using learning management systems, particularly Canvas, to create an engaging and effective online learning environment.
· Adaptability and Responsiveness:
Ability to respond promptly to student inquiries and adapt teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of students.
· Cultural

Competency:

Ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
** POSITION

QUALIFICATIONS:

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* Education:

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* · Master’s Degree in Human Development, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or related disciplines is required;
· PhD in Human Development, Sociology, Education, or related disciplines is preferred.
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* Experience:

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* · Teaching

Experience:

Previous graduate-level teaching experience is preferred, demonstrating the ability to deliver content effectively in an online format.
· Professional Expertise:
Proven track record of professional excellence in social services, education or related settings, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.
** TYPICAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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* · Office environment; typically, 70 degrees
· Noise level is usually quiet to moderately noisy while in the office
· If remote,o The work environment must be in a quiet, professional space that supports accessibility for students and compliance with institutional standards.o Must have adequate bandwidth & technology to perform all duties.
** EQUIPMENT USED:*
* · Computer/Laptop
· Telephone· Copier, scanner and fax machines
** ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & MENTAL TASKS:
**** Physical Demands:**☒ Standing ☒ Lifting: 3 Lbs. ☒ Pushing/Pulling☐ Driving ☒ Walking ☐ Carrying☒ Hearing ☒ Speaking ☒ Reaching☒ Writing ☐ Squatting/Kneeling☒ Seeing ☐ Climbing ☐ Pushing☒ Other:
Typing & Prolong sitting
** Physical Environment - Exposed to:**☒ Noise ☐ Heat/Cold ☐ Fumes/Gases☐ Human Tissue/Fluids ☐ Chemicals☐ Carcinogens ☐ Dirt☐ Animal Tissue/Fluids ☐ Toxic Chemicals☐ Radiation ☐ Biohazardous…