Adult Degree Program - Adjunct Faculty Pool
Institution:
James Madison University
Location:
Harrisonburg, VA
Category:
Faculty - Education - Adult and Distance Education (study of)
Posted:
05/19/2021
Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time
General Info:
Professional & Continuing Education (PCE) is seeking highly motivated individuals to join the unit as part-time instructors to teach a variety of courses for the Adult Degree Program (ADP). The ADP is an interdisciplinary program designed specifically for adult students to complete the Bachelor of Individualized Studies (BIS) undergraduate degree.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Candidates may teach asynchronous online courses in the following areas, including but not limited to: business principles, global history, literary works, math/quantitative literacy, biological anthropology, scientific perspectives, and communication.
Available sections to teach during fall, spring, and summer sessions will vary based on enrollment needs and pay will be based on enrollment numbers.
Qualifications:
Required:
An earned doctorate in the appropriate field, or a Master's Degree with at least 18 hours in relevant graduate coursework.
Preferred:
Experience in instruction for adult learners using the Canvas LMS.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and meeting the diverse needs of an adult college student population.
Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience
James Madison University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer and especially encourages applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Contact:
James Madison University
Online App. Form:
https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/9148
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Apply through Institution's Website