Adjunct Instructor, Plaster College of Business and Entrepreneurship; Human Resources Management

Job Title Summary

Adjunct Instructor, Human Resources Management – a teaching position within the School of Business and Entrepreneurship. Job code: N/A. Department:
Plaster School of Business and Entrepreneurship. Evaluation group:
Adjunct Instructor. FLSA status:
Exempt. Grade: N/A.

Reports to:

N/A. Positions supervised: N/A. Notice:
At this time, we may not be actively recruiting for positions in this area. Applications submitted will be added to a pool of candidates to be considered for future openings.

An adjunct instructor is responsible for teaching, service, and related administrative activities. This position may also include academic advising, program design, and student mentoring.

Teaching and Learning:
Focus on the talents, interests, and future of the student by clearly communicating learning goals and how those goals are assessed. Teach course sessions in an organized way, providing time for reflection, discussion, and application of ideas or information, and make learning engaging and interesting. Develop adaptive thinking and problem‑solving skills by using examples or illustrations to explain difficult points and by encouraging students to question ideas.

Adjust instruction if students experience difficulties, help them understand the language and processes of the subject, and help them think through and solve problems, individually or as a group. Provide useful feedback on tests or completed assignments and use assessment results to offer additional help or extended learning opportunities. Establish a positive, productive, and respectful classroom environment. Hold all classes as scheduled and be punctual in starting and ending classes.

Enforce or respect university policies, procedures, and rules and inform the appropriate university official of any violations or inappropriate conduct by students that cannot be resolved through normal faculty intervention. Distribute the syllabus to each student enrolled in each course taught by the first class meeting, follow the established schedule, and provide written notice of any substantial change(s) as needed.

Require use of the course text(s) to an extent that warrants purchase. Ensure students receive reasonable and timely assistance with course assignments or assessments as requested. Administer an exam or other evaluative activity during the scheduled final exam time for every course. Determine final grades as per the method prescribed in the syllabus.

Mentoring:
Promote volunteer opportunities, conduct research with students, provide curricular enhancements or extensions, tutor, promote resume‑building initiatives, promote responsible citizenship inside and outside of campus, promote leadership opportunities, connect students with university resources, help students solve problems or adapt their thinking, and promote healthy and ethical lifestyles. Provide an unwavering example of professionalism. Complete any other requirements as requested by the dean.

Shared Responsibility:
Engage in scholarly activities and creative endeavors which contribute to the academic mission of the university. Supervise laboratories, independent study activities, and off‑campus learning such as practicums and internships. Participate in shared governance by volunteering for university events and initiatives, participating in co‑curricular activities, and recruiting. Exhibit interpersonal effectiveness with respect for students, colleagues, and administrators by acting as a team player and coordinating work behavior with colleagues.

Subject Matter Expertise:
Design, develop, and teach assigned undergraduate and graduate courses and seminars.

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