About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Our Opportunity:</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Purdue University Global is a public, </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online. Purdue Global’s </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">School of Business and Information Technology has an </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">opening </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">for Adjunct Faculty.</span></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary:</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Purdue University Global offers term by term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified individuals who are dedicated to providing quality </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">educational experiences to students in Associates, Bachelors and Masters degree programs. This position offers an excellent opportunity for</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> individuals to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> in an innovative, nontraditional university setting.</span></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Adjunct faculty have part-time teaching roles. Courses are offered on a term by term basis. Adjunct faculty can teach up to 2 courses per term, not </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">to exceed 10 courses per year. This role participates in continuing professional development and may also engage in faculty governance and</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> curriculum work as needed. Additional service activities may be assigned to Adjunct faculty. Scholarship is not required. Teaching assignments</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> for Adjunct faculty may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of courses. Adjunct faculty deliver high-quality instruction and foster an </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">inclusive and supportive learning environment conducive to student success. </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What to expect in this role:</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px"> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Provides a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain success. </span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Teaches synchronous or asynchronous seminars (10 week units) as assigned by the School or program. </span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Maintains school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ensures timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students, administrators, and other University officials.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Leads message board discussion and engages students in relevant discussions and coursework.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Partners with Academic Advisors to address student concerns. Refer students who self-identify with a potential need for </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to Student Accessibility Services (SAS), and comply with all student accommodations communicated by SAS in writing.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Maintains and submits accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Delivers mid-term and final grades in accordance with the academic calendar. </span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Enforces student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Attends University, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Remains current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology that are applicable to the program. </span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Additional duties as assigned by the School.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Experience:</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><em><strong>Master's degree in Economics or Business/related field</strong></em> with 18 graduate credit hours in a combination of Economics, Finance, and Quantitative courses.</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Two to four years related experience and/or training (online teaching experience is a plus). </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What we’re looking for:</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px"> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office suite software, such as MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint, as well as Google applications such as Gmail, Chat and Meet.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Experience with Brightspace learning management system (LMS) is preferred.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, balance competing demands for time, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines. </span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Effective analytical skills with the ability to assess situations, resolve issues or make recommendations as appropriate.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style and method to suit different audiences.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a professional demeanor with people at all levels within the organization.</span></p> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Additional Information: </b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px"> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p>Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit the</p> <p>following documents when you are ready to apply: <strong>CV/Resume & Unofficial Transcripts.</strong></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p><strong>School of Business</strong>: Adjunct compensation varies per course based on student enrollment, program type and also includes</p> <p>a contribution to a retirement account. A typical adjunct in the School of Business can expect to receive $2600 per full 10-week course.</p> <p>Retirement account benefits include an automatic 403(b) company contribution of 3% and a company match up to an additional 4%</p> <p>with participation in an optional 457(b) plan.</p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">A background check will be required for employment in this position. </span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> You may wish to review the Purdue </span><a style="text-decoration:none" href="https://www.purdue.edu/hr/workremotely/remoteguidelines.php#virtual"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1155cc;text-decoration:underline">Virtual Meeting Professional Standards</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt">. </span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime) </span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Purdue Global is an EO/EA employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a broad pool of applicants. Purdue Global celebrates a variety of perspectives, experiences, and skills to support a success-focused environment for employees and students. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All are encouraged to apply.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">#HEJ</span></p></div></div></div>