Job location: Commerce TAMUC

Employment Type: Part-time
Posted data: 2019-08-20
Req: R-023140
Job Title

Competency-Based Education Adjunct Faculty - BAAS - Organizational Leadership

Agency

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Department

University College

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

APPLICANT: Before you apply please have all documents available to upload during the application process. See Instructions below.

Responsible for providing instruction and on-demand assistance with content in the general education/core courses and, selected electives, and/or major coursework. The primary role of the instructor is to engage the student during the learning process and provide student-centered approaches to instruction. Additionally, the instructors will be expected to provide timely feedback and evaluation/assessment on assignments and issues that might affect student success.

Deliver classroom, blended/hybrid and/or online course instruction in regular or accelerated formats, utilizing innovative techniques to engage students and meet their learning needs

Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours and provide timely feedback on assignments, assessments, and evaluations to ensure student progression through competencies

Be fully active in creating and maintaining a positive learning environment that fosters student success and completion of activities in a timely manner

Utilize student metrics/data to provide assistance to individual students regarding progress and evaluation of course activities

Work with struggling students by providing them with one to one support, collaborating with, and/or referring to academic teams and success coaches, as needed.

Ensure course materials are maintained, updated, finalized and ready/complete for subject area each term

Participate in departmental and program reviews and with members of the advisory committee and program staff regarding curriculum materials for the subject area, individual student needs, and any other program areas, as needed.

Participate in additional assignments and university-wide initiatives as requested by program and/or department

This job description shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the above duties. May temporarily perform other duties assigned to maintain operations and services.

Required Education and Experience • Master’s degree in the field/subject area or related master’s degree with 18-hours in field/subject area.

• Requires evidence of ability to work cooperatively with others.

• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills with diverse populations

• Ability to follow established processes and work remotely with minimal supervision

Preferred Education and Experience • Terminal degree in the teaching field (ABDs considered)

• Evidence of community college/university- level teaching experience with a commitment to high-quality teaching.

• Documented successful experience teaching general education/core courses online

• Experience teaching competency-based courses .

• Experience with learning management systems, such as eCollege and Blackboard

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to upload documents. The page “My Experience” has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• At least 3 references and their full contact information, and
• Transcripts if a degree is required.

Applications received by Texas A&M University-Commerce must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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