Adjunct Faculty - Undergraduate Communication Disorders - Audiology (remote/asynchronous)

Abilene Christian University • Dallas, TX

18h • Remote

About The Position

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of Churches of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU. The role reports to the Program Director for Communication Disorders and is part of the faculty team working together to support online students in their pursuits of a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders. The primary responsibility is to provide high-quality instruction, direction, and support for students enrolled in the Introduction to Audiology and Hearing Rehabilitation courses within an online classroom environment.

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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access.
• Proficiency in Google Calendar, Mail, Sheets and Docs.
• Proficiency in Canvas and Bridge (online learning platforms).
• A doctoral degree in Audiology (AuD) from an accredited institution.
• Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CCC-A).
• Computer literate in software and internet-based applications.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to view and manage roles and responsibilities in relation to larger mission, goals and perspective of the university.
• Collaborative nature, with the ability to build consensus.
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and solves problems, asking for input and initiating solutions as appropriate and reasonable.
• Capacity to quickly learn new software applications.
• Willingness to receive additional training and/or faculty mentoring.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment when interacting with students, other faculty and staff.
• Must be a professing Christian and willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

Nice To Haves

• Previous online teaching experience in higher education is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction, direction and support for students enrolled in the Introduction to Audiology and Hearing Rehabilitation courses 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 30-45 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 lead faculty and/or program director by CHHS deadline.
• Alert lead faculty or Program Director to any student issues, including performance issues (e.g. failing grades, failing to turn in assignments, etc.) and policy violation issues (e.g. plagiarism).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees