Adjunct Teaching Faculty: General Education

Alliant International University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas:
Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence and Community Engagement. The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations. Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues.

Core competencies of the University's training programs include cultural diversity, which is infused in courses and field placements and is manifest in the diversity of its students, faculty.

Our Mission: Alliant International University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership, and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world.

Our Vision: An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.

Adjunct Teaching Faculty: General Education (College algebra, statistics, composition, humanities, political science, chemistry, anatomy & physiology, microbiology, sociology, psychology, growth & development).

Adjunct Faculty are scholars and professionals, who teach in their area(s) of specialization and expertise. The primary affiliation of adjunct faculty is not with the university. Non-Core Faculty.

All individuals interested in being considered for an Adjunct position, now or in the future, must submit the following items:

• Resume/CV
• Transcript (of your highest degree obtained)
• Three (3) professional references

Starting Salary: $36 hourly.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Facilitating Classroom and Distance/Distributed Learning.
• Course and syllabus preparation.
• Class curriculum coordination and planning.
• Assessment and evaluation of learners.
• Mentoring and advising of students.
• Holding office hours and meeting with students.
• Research/scholarship mentoring and supervision, particularly of MA theses, PsyD projects, and PhD, EdD, DBA dissertations.

Skills:

• Proficient computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• The ability to work independently and be self‑motivated.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to problem solve.
• The ability to explain complex requirements in clear and concise terms.
• The ability to be flexible with workflow to meet the needs of the department and students and to manage multiple tasks per required deadlines.
• The drive to encourage, direct, hold accountable and guide candidates toward task completion.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member and develop trusting relationships with students and University employees, as well as the Registrar's Office and various academic departments.
• Culturally competent and ability to communicate and interact effectively with diverse people.
• Highly motivated, focused and results oriented.
• Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal interactions, and to maintain confidentiality.
• Collaboration and partnering with other university stakeholders to support candidate success.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Master's, Doctoral or other terminal degree from an accredited college or university, depending upon the needs of the course being taught. Official transcripts from all post‑secondary institutions attended.
• Experience: Minimum of two years experience in the areas(s) of specialization and expertise. Curriculum or course development experience preferred.
• Certifications, Licenses, etc. As required by program.

Background Check Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application…