Adjunct Faculty, Construction Management

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

146d • $2,600

About The Position

Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online. The School of Business and Information Technology has an opening for Adjunct Faculty. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners in an innovative, nontraditional university setting. Adjunct faculty have part-time teaching roles, teaching up to 2 courses per term, not to exceed 10 courses per year. This role participates in continuing professional development and may also engage in faculty governance and curriculum work as needed. Additional service activities may be assigned to Adjunct faculty. Teaching assignments may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of courses. Adjunct faculty deliver high-quality instruction and foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment conducive to student success.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Construction Management, OR a Master's in Business with 18 credits in construction management, OR a Master's in Business or Law with 5 years of work experience in construction management.
• Two to four years related experience and/or training (online teaching experience is a plus).

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office suite software, such as MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint, as well as Google applications such as Gmail, Chat and Meet.
• Experience with Brightspace learning management system (LMS) is preferred.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment, across diverse teams, departments, and Schools.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, balance competing demands for time, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Effective analytical skills with the ability to assess situations, resolve issues or make recommendations as appropriate.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style and method to suit different audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a professional demeanor with people at all levels within the organization and from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provides a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain success.
• Teaches synchronous or asynchronous seminars (10 week units) as assigned by the School or program.
• Maintains school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class.
• Ensures timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students, administrators, and other University officials.
• Leads message board discussion and engages students in relevant discussions and coursework.
• Partners with Academic Advisors to address student concerns.
• Refers students who self-identify with a potential need for an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to Student Accessibility Services (SAS).
• Complies with all student accommodations communicated by SAS in writing.
• Maintains and submits accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress.
• Delivers mid-term and final grades in accordance with the academic calendar.
• Enforces student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog.
• Attends University, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested.
• Remains current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology that are applicable to the program.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the School.

Benefits

• Adjunct compensation varies per course based on student enrollment, program type and also includes a contribution to a retirement account.
• A typical adjunct in the School of Business can expect to receive $2600 per full 10-week course.
• Retirement account benefits include an automatic 403(b) company contribution of 3% and a company match up to an additional 4% with participation in an optional 457(b) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree