Adjunct Assistant Professor - General Education - Communication/Public Speaking

Unitek Learning • Tempe, AZ

3d • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for an Online General Education Communication/Public Speaking Instructor to join our team. This position will instruct general education courses in the ASVN, BSN, and RN to BSN degree completion programs. The instructor will be responsible for teaching courses such as: Humanities, Social Sciences, English, Communication/Public Speaking, Math, Statistics, Chemistry, Basic Sciences, Psychology, Public Speaking, Sociology, History, Ethics, Political Science, Critical Reasoning. The role involves instructing students, developing coursework, and making continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing different and innovative methodologies/techniques in teaching. The instructor will also assist with reviewing and revising syllabi and instructional guidelines, regularly evaluate students to measure their progress, and assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives. Maintaining student records, utilizing the Learning Management System (LMS) for course delivery, and providing access to students for ongoing communication are key responsibilities. The role also requires participation in professional development, maintaining CE hours, staying current with college updates, and a commitment to teaching a multicultural and multigenerational student body. Participation in Quarterly Online Faculty meetings and other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean-Online Programs/Program Director-Online Nursing are also expected.

Requirements

• Master's Degree required - must have 15 course credits completed specifically in public speaking, communications, and/or linguistics.
• Ability to teach courses such as: Humanities, Social Sciences, English, Communication/Public Speaking, Math, Statistics, Chemistry, Basic Sciences, Psychology, Public Speaking, Sociology, History, Ethics, Political Science, Critical Reasoning
• Previous online teaching experience required utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS)
• A documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments including but not limited to education theory and practice, or current concepts relative to specific subjects he or she will be teaching, or current clinical practice experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other MS office products as needed
• Experience which demonstrates: ability to mentor students; strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Instruct students and develop coursework for the assigned classes
• Make continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing different and innovative methodologies/techniques in teaching
• Assist with reviewing and revising syllabi and instructional guidelines
• Regularly evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving curriculum and course objectives and inform them in a timely manner of their progress
• Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to ensure quality of program
• Maintain student records of attendance, grades, and assist with program data collection
• Utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) as the tool to deliver course content while maintaining relevance and currency
• Provide access to students for ongoing communication through scheduling of office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods
• Participate in professional development; maintain CE hours to ensure renewed licensure (if applicable), and stay current with college updates
• Commitment to teaching and working with a multicultural and multigenerational student body
• Participate in Quarterly Online Faculty meetings
• Other duties as assigned by Associate Dean-Online Programs/Program Director-Online Nursing

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level