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CLASSIFICATION: Adjunct Faculty
DEPARTMENT: School of Professional Studies and Innovation
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Associate Provost and Dean for the School of Professional Studies and Innovation
POSITION SUMMARY: Moravian University’s School of Professional Studies and Innovation offers term by term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified individuals who provide quality educational experiences to adult students. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community where adjunct instructors contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners in an innovative, nontraditional university setting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach synchronous or asynchronous 8-week courses as assigned.
- Ensuring timely management and response to correspondence from students, administrators, and other school officials.
- Maintaining and submitting accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress.
- Delivering grades in accordance with the school policies.
- Enforcing student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog.
- Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed and conveys a genuine energy and enthusiasm for their learning.
- Guide students in active collaboration and the application of their learning in problem- and project-based learning demonstrations
- Provide rich and regular constructive feedback, utilizing rubrics effectively for the assessment of student work, and acknowledging student accomplishments.
- Demonstrate relevant and current subject-matter expertise, and help students connect concepts across their academic program.
- Provide feedback to your program chair on possible curricular improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s or doctoral degree related discipline with online teaching experience.
- 5 years or more of current related practical/professional experience.
- Experience teaching adult learners
- Online, higher education teaching experience is preferred.
TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter, resume, and other qualifying documents as necessary to the online application by clicking “Apply Now.” Please attach documents as a PDF file.
Moravian University does not sponsor visas for non-tenure track positions and will not sponsor H-1B visas for tenure-track positions.
Moravian University’s mission is to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. In support of this mission, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
As part of Moravian University’s institutional values, all employees contribute to upholding our Community Standards and Expectations, which emphasize respectful engagement, accountability, inclusion, and lifelong learning.
Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation against any applicant for employment or admission on the basis of a characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please see Moravian University’s Equal Opportunity and Title IX nondiscrimination statement for additional information.
Please visit moravian.edu/benefits to review benefits offered at Moravian University*
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.
The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions, minimum outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.
We welcome applicants of all abilities and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process or in your role, we encourage you to reach out to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu or 610.861.1527. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.
*Please visit this link to review the benefit eligibility status associated with this position.
Moravian University offers students a private education they will not find anywhere else: personal attention and preparation for life with a record of success longer than our nation's history. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and offering undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend liberal arts with professional programs, Moravian University has been preparing students for reflective lives, fulfilling careers, and transformative leadership in a world of change since 1742. Moravian University is a member of The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U), a national consortium of selective, small to mid-size independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement. Visit moravian.edu to learn more about how the Moravian University focus on education for all prepares its students for life-long success.
Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and encouraging individuals from under-represented populations to apply.
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