Adjunct Faculty - Student Success

overview

hiring range: commensurate with education and experience

position title: adjunct faculty - student success

position number: fa5030

working title: adjunct faculty - student success

full-time or part-time: part time

time limited position: no

number of vacancies: multiple vacancies

department: temporary pools - student success

posting number: 0401326

shra/ehra: ehra (faculty)

job category: professional

primary purpose of the organization: this is a continuous recruitment pool for adjunct faculty positions within access & student success programs not specifically advertised. Please specify the discipline area for which you are applying on the application. We invite applications to be submitted for potential openings.

the freshman seminar course is a two-semester course designed to transition, connect, and acclimate new students to fayetteville state university. The course creates an awareness of campus resources and holistic skill sets necessary to achieve educational and career success. Through the nurturing of academic, personal, social, occupational, and technological talents, students develop the academic and professional skills needed to be successful in college and the global community.

The benefits of teaching freshman seminar are numerous for the strong, serious, and caring instructor.

freshman seminar instructors serve as educators, resources, and representatives of fayetteville state university. Instructors will demonstrate the use of appropriate teaching techniques, testing and grading procedures, and proper maintenance of electronic grade books (such as banner and canvas) and any other appropriate record-keeping requirements. Instructors must demonstrate effective use of oral and written communication skills, follow approved curriculum standards, and implement department course syllabi.

In addition, instructors should advise and counsel students and maintain appropriate records for each student. Instructors should attend meetings as required and observe and enforce the institution’s mission, core values, and policies.

adjunct positions are employed for one semester of one year only on a part-time or full-time basis. Rank is dependent upon credentials. The postings are continuous to develop a qualified pool of interested candidates. If your academic area of interest/expertise meets the programmatic needs of fsu at any time, you will be contacted to discuss proposed opportunities. These needs change from semester to semester.

minimum education and experience requirements: ph.d. Or master’s degree with 18 credit hours in the desired teaching discipline. Experience with online education delivery is beneficial. All degrees must be from accredited institutions. Individual programs require specific licensure/certification.

• mastery of course content
• demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• commitment to diversity; ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
• demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning
• commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning
• demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology
• ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

• minimum plus experience with student affairs, advising, financial aid, and student support
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• knowledge of and efficiency in the use of canvas
• excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• must have experience in an academic setting
• must have excellent technological skills
• must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• must possess and…