Adjunct Faculty Online - BS Child and Family Services (Remote/Asynchronous)

Abilene Christian University•Dallas, TX

5d•Remote

About The Position

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU. ‌ Essential Duties Provide high-quality instruction, direction and support for students in the online classroom environment. Provide rich and timely feedback on student work, being both encouraging and constructively critical. Facilitate a range of class sizes, up to 29 students. Place students in groups on Canvas for assignments/discussions. Provide timely and helpful answers to students’ inquiries regarding course material or academic matters. Be available for virtual meetings with students one-on-one or in group settings and hold a minimum of two office hours per week. Facilitate and grade all assignments in a timely manner (within 24-72 hours). Enter final course grades after consultation with the lead faculty and/or program director by CHHS deadline. Alert lead faculty or Program Director to any student issues. This includes performance issues (e.g. failing grades, failing to turn in assignments, etc.) and policy violation issues (e.g. plagiarism). Comply with all pertinent policies and procedures outlined in Abilene Christian University’s Handbook, Faculty Guidelines, and those specified by ACU’s College of Health and Human Services. Provide feedback to program director for program and/or course improvement. Participate in faculty meetings as able. Attend/complete program and CHHS faculty training and provide credentialing/records updates as required. Other duties, as assigned and directed by lead faculty and/or Program Director. Professional Development Requirements: Attention to detail and follow through. Time management skills. Maintain confidentiality. Computer proficiency. Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and interpersonal abilities. Provide quality instruction and support to students while maintaining academic and university standards. Ability to collaborate or work independently as the situation requires. Training Required Google Calendar, Mail, Sheets and Docs Canvas (online learning platforms) Adjunct expectations

Requirements

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of AC
Masters degree or higher with a focus on Human Development Family Services, Marriage and Family Therapy, Family Science/Studies, Family and Human Services, Development (Child or Adolescent) or closely related field
Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to view and manage role and responsibilities in relation to larger mission, goals and perspective of the university.
Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Ability to demonstrate good judgment when interacting with students, other faculty and staff.
Majority of work is performed in front of a computer and on the telephone; must have the ability to use the computer and remain stationary for long periods of time.
Manage conversations in person, online and by telephone.
Work well under pressure and manage stress well.
Communicate clearly: speak, read, write, and hear clearly to perform essential functions.
Attention to detail and follow through.
Time management skills.
Maintain confidentiality.
Computer proficiency.
Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and interpersonal abilities.
Provide quality instruction and support to students while maintaining academic and university standards.
Ability to collaborate or work independently as the situation requires.
Google Calendar, Mail, Sheets and Docs
Canvas (online learning platforms)
Adjunct expectations

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of child and family services-related field experience (preferred)
Previous online teaching experience in higher education strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality instruction, direction and support for students in the online classroom environment.
Provide rich and timely feedback on student work, being both encouraging and constructively critical.
Facilitate a range of class sizes, up to 29 students.
Place students in groups on Canvas for assignments/discussions.
Provide timely and helpful answers to students’ inquiries regarding course material or academic matters.
Be available for virtual meetings with students one-on-one or in group settings and hold a minimum of two office hours per week.
Facilitate and grade all assignments in a timely manner (within 24-72 hours).
Enter final course grades after consultation with the lead faculty and/or program director by CHHS deadline.
Alert lead faculty or Program Director to any student issues. This includes performance issues (e.g. failing grades, failing to turn in assignments, etc.) and policy violation issues (e.g. plagiarism).
Comply with all pertinent policies and procedures outlined in Abilene Christian University’s Handbook, Faculty Guidelines, and those specified by ACU’s College of Health and Human Services.
Provide feedback to program director for program and/or course improvement.
Participate in faculty meetings as able.
Attend/complete program and CHHS faculty training and provide credentialing/records updates as required.
Other duties, as assigned and directed by lead faculty and/or Program Director.