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, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online. Purdue Global’s School of Business and Information Technology has an opening for Adjunct Faculty. </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>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 educational experiences to students in Associates, Bachelors and Masters degree programs. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners 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 to exceed 10 courses per year. This role participates in continuing professional development and may also engage in faculty governance and curriculum work as needed. Additional service activities may be assigned to Adjunct faculty. Scholarship is not required. Teaching assignments for Adjunct faculty may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of courses. Adjunct faculty deliver high-quality instruction and foster an 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="line-height:1.2;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="line-height:1.2;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="line-height:1.2;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="line-height:1.2;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="line-height:1.2;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="line-height:1.2;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 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="line-height:1.2;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="line-height:1.2;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="line-height:1.2;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="line-height:1.2;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:Calibri, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Remains current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology that are applicable to the program. Providing a learning environment that supports student success.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Performs additional duties as assigned by the School.</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>Experience:</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><em><strong>Master's degree in a business or IT related field or Master's degree in a business field with industrial or manufacturing-related coursework.</strong></em></li> <li><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> </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>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">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;font-weight:bold"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:400.0">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="line-height:1.2;background-color:#fcfcfc;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="line-height:1.2;background-color:#fcfcfc;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 following documents when you are ready to apply: CV/Resume & Unofficial Transcripts.</p> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt">School of Business: Adjunct compensation varies per course based on student enrollment, program type and also includes a contribution to a retirement account. A typical adjunct in the School of Business can expect to receive $2600 per full 10-week course. Retirement account benefits include an automatic 403(b) company contribution of 3% and a company match up to an additional 4% with participation in an optional 457(b) plan.</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 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. 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 EEO/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"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">#HEJ</span></p></div></div></div>