Adjunct Pool - Learning and Teaching Department

Adjunct Pool - Learning and Teaching Department

Position Title:

Adjunct Pool - Learning and Teaching Department

Position Category:
Adjunct

FLSA:
Exempt

Position Status:
Adjunct

Location:

University Background

Cal Lutheran is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and McNair Institution. We look for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to working in diverse, multicultural, and multi-racial communities, especially mentoring African American, Latinx, and Native American students. Cal Lutheran encourages applicants of all faiths and advocates for justice and fairness for all. We are an accredited, private, comprehensive university dedicated to engaging students in critical inquiry and educating leaders for a global society.

Cal Lutheran hosts more than 3,100 undergraduate and graduate students from 67 countries, with 52% from underrepresented groups and 43% of freshmen first‑generation students. Faculty are 32% people of color. Our mission is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice.

Under the direction of the Dean, Department Chair, or Program Director, the Adjunct Faculty Member is responsible for providing academic instruction to students for the assigned graduate courses.

• Provide academic instruction through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher‑order thinking skills through assignments and activities in one‑on‑one, classroom, and distance‑mediated instructional settings.
• Advise and instruct students about programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide timely feedback to student inquiries in class, online, or during office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize learning in alignment with department and university mission/goals; implement performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.
• Maintain accurate records of enrollment, attendance, student progress, curriculum, and learning outcomes; prepare and submit reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration with faculty; order materials per campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Current theory and practice within the subject discipline
• Principles and best practices of effective teaching

• Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject field or discipline
• Deliver course curricula in various learning styles
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of students with disabilities
• Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies to enhance teaching and the educational experience
• Maintain professional standards protecting student confidentiality
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact, patience, and courtesy

Possession of a master’s degree from a recognized graduate institution or equivalent experience and professional recognition.

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Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment; speaking to exchange information, provide instruction, and make presentations; sitting or standing for extended periods; pushing, pulling or lifting light objects; bending and reaching to store or retrieve files. Works in an indoor classroom environment and may be required to visit various classroom sites on campus.