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><b>Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality<br> education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class<br> education online. Purdue Global’s School of Business and Information Technology has an<br> opening for Adjunct Faculty.</b></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>Purdue University Global offers term by term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified<br> individuals who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to students in<br> Associates, Bachelors and Masters degree programs. This position offers an excellent<br> opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty<br> contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners in an innovative,<br> nontraditional university setting.</p> <p><br> Adjunct faculty have part-time teaching roles. Courses are offered on a term by term basis.<br> Adjunct faculty can teach up to 2 courses per term, not to exceed 10 courses per year. This role<br> participates in continuing professional development and may also engage in faculty governance<br> and curriculum work as needed. Additional service activities may be assigned to Adjunct faculty.<br> Scholarship is not required. Teaching assignments for Adjunct faculty may fluctuate and are<br> contingent upon the schedule of courses. Adjunct faculty deliver high-quality instruction and<br> foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment conducive to student success.</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><p>● Provides a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain success.<br> ● Teaches synchronous or asynchronous seminars (10-week units) as assigned by the School or program.<br> ● Maintains school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class.<br> ● Ensures timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students, administrators, and other University officials.<br> ● Leads message board discussion and engages students in relevant discussions and coursework.<br> ● 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.<br> ● Maintains and submits accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress.<br> ● Delivers mid-term and final grades in accordance with the academic calendar.<br> ● Enforces student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog.<br> ● Attends University, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested.</p> <p>● Remains current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology that are applicable to the program.<br> ● Additional duties as assigned by the School.</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><em><b>Masters Degree in Computer Science, IT or related degree is required; PhD in Computer Science or related degree is preferred.</b></em><br> Two to four years related experience and/or training (online teaching experience is a plus).</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> <li>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.</li> <li>Experience with Brightspace learning management system (LMS) is preferred.</li> <li>Capable of building strong working relationships across teams, departments and Schools</li> <li>Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.</li> <li>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, balance competing demands for time, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.</li> <li>Effective analytical skills with the ability to assess situations, resolve issues or make recommendations as appropriate.</li> <li>Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style and method to suit different audiences.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a professional demeanor with people at all levels within the organization.</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><p>● Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.<br>● A background check will be required for employment in this position.<br>● When applying for a faculty position at Purdue University Global you will be asked to<br>provide an<em><strong> unofficial transcript </strong></em>and if hired will be required to provide an official<br>transcript.<br>● FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)<br>● <em>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. </em></p> <p> </p> <p><em>#HEJ</em></p> <div> </div></div></div></div>