Online Associate (Adjunct) Faculty – Human Services (Ph.D. and MA) (Remote) Apply
The Online Associate (Adjunct) Faculty position is a part-time, temporary adjunct employment opportunity. The Online Associate (Adjunct) Faculty member performs duties relating to online instruction including but not limited to posting faculty guidance and expectations, participating in classroom discussion boards, grading assignments, and promptly responding to student inquiries. This is an online adjunct teaching position, and other duties may be assigned according to experience and qualifications.
Essential Job Duties:
Emphasize a student-centered learning environment through active engagement.
Collaborate within the University community to ensure a positive overall experience for all University students, including the following: the Office of Access and Wellness to holistically support student success in the classroom by implementing university-approved accommodations, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning to foster professional growth as it relates to successful teaching for the UAGC student population, and the Student Records department to maintain timely and accurate student records.
Adhere to all faculty requirements such as facilitating and engaging in classroom discussion boards, grading assignments and discussions, and responding to student inquiries in a timely manner.
One professional development session is required to be completed per course taught. Examples are synchronous faculty development opportunities, webinars, course development feedback, etc.
Establish Relationships: Creatively use available tools and strategies to enhance relationships, create a community of learners willing to take risks and actively engage with one another
Critical Thinking: Consistently foster critical thinking through challenging students to elaborate on their thoughts, question their assumptions, examine biases, communicate in a clear and concise manner, and defend their positions throughout the course
Instructive Feedback to Students: Provide instructive feedback that challenges and inspires students while providing specific suggestions to improve the quality of their work and thinking
High Expectations: Effectively demonstrate high expectations, while holding students accountable for insightful exchanges and high-quality performance on assignments, and promote active engagement in their own learning
Demonstrate Instructor Expertise: Effectively and consistently utilize expertise in subject matter by providing personal experiences and connecting course knowledge to real-world examples. Enhance course content and resources to encourage student comprehension and application of course learning outcomes.
Teach in-residence two-day virtual doctoral courses as needed for additional compensation.
Serve as Dissertation Chair for students in the PhD Human Services program as needed for additional compensation.
Serve as Committee Member (CM) for students in the PhD Human Services program as needed for additional compensation.
Revise courses as Faculty Subject Matter Expert (FSME) as needed for additional compensation.
Minimum Qualifications:
Terminal degree in Human Services or related field
Teaching experience in Human Services or closely related courses
Resident and eligibility to work in the United States
Internet connection and computer with video capabilities
Work related experience in the area of your Degree
Commitment to teaching in an online environment
Commitment to uphold Universitys diversity, equity, and inclusion practices
Commitment to uphold UAGC's Culture of Care practices
Preferred Qualifications:
Terminal degree in Human Services, specifically
Dissertation chairing/committee member experience preferred
Course development/course revision experience or education preferred
College level teaching experience
Experience teaching in area of Degree
Experience teaching in the online classroom
In-residence workshops/colloquium experience
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Rate of Pay: $19.25 - $29.97, DOE
Compensation Type: Hourly at .475 Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)
Compensation Guidance:
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizonas good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
Career Stream: Professional Contributor
Level: PC4
Job Function: Instructional and Assessment Services
Job Family: UAGC Online Instructor
For more information regarding this position, please contact us at careers@uagc.edu .
UAGC shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for all employees placed by or on behalf of UAGC, state that all applicants who are qualified will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, pregnancy, marital status, registered domestic partnership status, age, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, military or veteran status, service in the uniformed services, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
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