Adjunct Faculty: CID-CBE MS Public Safety

East Texas A&M University • Commerce, TX

5d • Remote

About The Position

Adjunct Faculty refers to an educator hired to teach on a course-by-course basis throughout an academic year. This position will teach three semester credit hours per 7-week term in the fully online competency-based education (CBE) format supporting the CBE Orientation Courses. The role involves responding to student inquiries within 24 hours, providing timely feedback on assignments and assessments, and facilitating courses by adhering to the standard course syllabus. Additionally, the faculty member will monitor undergraduate-level orientation courses for CBE programs, provide weekly status reports to advisors, and develop and maintain teaching materials such as syllabi and course content. The position also includes preparing and evaluating course assignments and examinations, with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Terminal degree in public safety or closely related field with 18 hours in field/subject area OR Master’s degree in public safety with terminal degree in closely related field.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Hold current relevant professional credentials.
• College or University teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Prior relevant industry experience.
• Experience working with varied student populations.
• Online or hybrid teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach three semester credit hours per 7-week term in the fully online competency-based education (CBE) format supporting the CBE Orientation Courses.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours and provide timely feedback on assignments and assessments.
• Facilitate courses by adhering to the standard course syllabus as provided by the Assistant Dean.
• Monitor undergraduate-level orientation courses for CBE programs and provide weekly status reports to advisors.
• Develop and maintain teaching materials (e.g., syllabi, course content, question libraries, etc.).
• Prepare and evaluate course assignments and examinations.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level