Job description
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Position Summary:
The Adjunct Faculty role includes primary responsibility for providing quality instruction and maintaining a positive learning environment with an emphasis placed on teaching, supporting and evaluating students. Assigned courses may be for face to face or online instruction.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaches courses in discipline
Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades with established timeframes established by the University
Creates a welcoming, inclusive and productive learning environment
Supports the resolution of student issues related to course instruction
Provides feedback on what is working and what is not with the course
Participates in all department meetings and required training
Participates in personal professional development
Performs other duties as assigned by the Lead Faculty
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Minimum of an earned Master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in field appropriate to the teaching discipline, from a regionally accredited college or university
A Doctoral degree may be required to teach certain courses
Commitment to collaborative & collegiate relationships
Maintain confidential and sensitive information
Knowledge of higher education regulations, compliance and accrediting agencies
Computer proficiency
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate in a professional manner and work effectively with faculty, staff, students and members of the professional community
Excellent multi-tasking skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Skills and Characteristics:
Previous teaching experience
About Franklin University
Founded in 1902, Franklin University has built its reputation on removing barriers to higher education for ambitious adults who must balance their educational goals with other commitments. Accredited and nonprofit, Franklin has earned its long-standing reputation as an innovator in online education. The University offers applied, in-demand undergraduate, master’s and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals. From entrepreneurs to CEOs, more than 50,000 Franklin alumni can be found around the world contributing to the communities in which they live and work.
Franklin University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Franklin does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, disability, or veteran or military status.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.