Adjunct Faculty - College of Business

University of Texas Permian Basin • Odessa, TX

40d

About The Position

The University of Texas Permian Basin's College of Business welcomes applications for the position of Faculty Associate Adjunct Adjunct Faculty teach assigned courses in accordance with the approved course descriptions and curricular guidelines established by the Faculty and approved by the Dean and the Provost. In accordance with the Faculty Handbook of Operating Procedures: Instructional: 1. Teaching: includes the preparation of course syllabi and classes, the preparation and grading of examinations, teaching modality and other technology-based instruction as needed to meet enrollment goals. Post and observe on-campus office hours or virtual hours depending on the modality of course for purposes of student consultation. Meet with students as needed by appointment. 2. Teaching load: three to six credit hours in the fall, spring, and summer semesters Additional Responsibilities: 1. Additional duties as assigned by the Provost and/or the Dean. 2. Relations and encourage enrollment. 3. Ensure that assigned classes and office hours are held as scheduled. 4. Carry out all responsibilities and objectives in a professional manner. 5. Engage in meaningful and intentional professional development appropriate for areas of responsibility. 6. Maintain professionalism when dealing with all staff and other customers while fostering positive working relationships. 7. Accept and render constructive criticism in a professional manner. 8. Adhere to the policies and procedures established by the Texas Board of Regents, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the University of Texas Permian Basin.

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching area.
• Demonstrated teaching ability, interest in the professional development, personal growth, and success of students.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral or terminal degree in discipline (need to be Scholarly Academic or Practice Academic per AACSB standards)

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with the approved course descriptions and curricular guidelines
• Prepare course syllabi and classes
• Prepare and grade examinations
• Teach modality and other technology-based instruction as needed to meet enrollment goals
• Post and observe on-campus office hours or virtual hours depending on the modality of course for purposes of student consultation
• Meet with students as needed by appointment
• Ensure that assigned classes and office hours are held as scheduled
• Carry out all responsibilities and objectives in a professional manner
• Engage in meaningful and intentional professional development appropriate for areas of responsibility
• Maintain professionalism when dealing with all staff and other customers while fostering positive working relationships
• Accept and render constructive criticism in a professional manner
• Adhere to the policies and procedures established by the Texas Board of Regents, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the University of Texas Permian Basin

Benefits

• UT Permian Basin offers an excellent compensation package including heath, retirement, & fringe benefits for eligible employees.
• Coverage includes medical, prescriptions, life insurance, AD&D, and matching retirement provided by UTPB.
• You may also be eligible to add dental, vision, family coverage, & flex-spending accounts, additional retirement, and a few other coverages as options too.
• Fringe benefits include tuition reimbursement (after one year of service), wellness breaks, employee assistant program (EAP), and meal deals, among other perks and discounts!
• Our benefits package, along with an ample leave policy, make for a great total compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees