Adjunct Instructor, Project Management

The Adjunct Instructor, Project Management, is responsible for providing high-quality instruction on assigned courses on a part-time, temporary basis. This position supports student success through effective teaching, student engagement, assessment, and curriculum delivery in accordance with college and departmental standards.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Deliver effective, engaging instruction using appropriate teaching methods and technologies.
• Prepare thoroughly for each class session and instructional hour.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student performance.
• Grade assignments, assessments, and examinations and provide timely feedback.
• Counsel and advise students regarding course performance, progress, and academic success
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and productive learning environment.

• Develop and maintain instructional materials that support course outcomes and College standards.
• Design course schedules, learning activities, and assessments aligned with approved curriculum.
• Utilize assessment data and best practices to improve teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes.
• Ensure course content remains current with industry standards, including Project Management Institute (PMI) guidelines and best practices.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to maintain program quality and instructional consistency.

Remain current in project management practices, instructional technologies, online teaching methodologies, and emerging trends in higher education.

Utilize instructional technology and learning management systems to support student learning.

Participate in professional development activities and training opportunities.

Perform other related duties as assigned in support of departmental and College goals.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

Ability to use a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote student learning and engagement.

Knowledge of online teaching methods, best practices, instructional technologies, and virtual learning tools.

Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, frameworks, and PMI standards.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and diverse populations.

Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.

Ability to maintain accurate records and consistently meet deadlines.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Demonstrated creativity, innovation, initiative, and motivation.

Commitment to student success and helping learners achieve their academic and professional goals.

Ability to integrate technology and industry-relevant tools into instruction.

Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, tools, and best practices.

Ability to work a flexible schedule - Adjunct faculty are assigned courses based on departmental needs, qualifications, enrollment, and scheduling requirements. Courses may be offered during daytime, evening, weekend, online, or hybrid formats.

Current Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification

Associate degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Management, or a related field with

Professional project management experience

Master's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Management, or a closely related field

Master's degree in another discipline with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Business Administration, Management, or Project Management

Experience teaching in face-to-face, online, synchronous, hybrid and blended learning environments.

Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS), preferably Blackboard Ultra and/or Canvas.

Professional experience managing projects across business, healthcare, technology, government, construction, manufacturing, or related industries.

Ability to teach a 35-hour Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) Project Management course that prepares students for PMP® certification eligibility and examination preparation.

Ability to teach a 24-hour Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) course that prepares students for CAPM®…