Adjunct Global Campus Instructor - General Education Science (Remote)

The University of Arizona Global Campus•Remote Arizona, AZ

2d•$19 - $30•Remote

About The Position

The Adjunct Global Campus Instructor position is a part-time, temporary adjunct employment opportunity. The Adjunct Global Campus Instructor member perform duties relating to online instruction including but not limited to posting faculty guidance and expectations, participating in classroom discussion boards, grading assignments, and promptly responding to student inquiries. This is an online adjunct teaching position, and other duties may be assigned according to experience and qualifications. The Department of Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Arizona Global Campus Is searching for adjunct faculty to teach its introductory science sources within its Foundations (General Education) Curriculum. UAGC offers accelerated online courses to adult learners. Course size is generally 25-35 students. Topics covered in these classes include: Sustainability Resiliency Resource Management Climate Change The Ecological impact of Humanity This position will report to the Head of the Sciences and Mathematics department.

Requirements

Master’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, sustainability or related fields.
Work related experience in the area of your Degree.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in biology, ecology, environmental science, stainability or related fields.
College level teaching experience.
Experience teaching in area of Degree.
Experience teaching in the online classroom.

Responsibilities

Emphasize a student-centered learning environment through active engagement.
Collaborate within the University community to ensure a positive overall experience for all University students, including the following: the Office of Access and Wellness to holistically support student success in the classroom by implementing university-approved accommodations, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning to foster professional growth as it relates to successful teaching for the UAGC student population, and the Student Records department to maintain timely and accurate student records.
Adhere to all faculty requirements such as facilitating and engaging in classroom discussion boards, grading assignments and discussions, and responding to student inquiries in a timely manner.
One professional development session is required to be completed per course taught. Examples are synchronous faculty development opportunities, webinars, course development feedback, etc.
Creatively use available tools and strategies to enhance relationships, create a community of learners willing to take risks and actively engage with one another.
Consistently foster critical thinking through challenging students to elaborate on their thoughts, question their assumptions, examine biases, communicate in a clear and concise manner, and defend their positions throughout the course.
Provide instructive feedback that challenges and inspires students while providing specific suggestions to improve the quality of their work and thinking.
Effectively demonstrate high expectations, while holding students accountable for insightful exchanges and high-quality performance on assignments, and promote active engagement in their own learning.
Effectively and consistently utilize expertise in subject matter by providing personal experiences and connecting course knowledge to real-world examples.
Enhance course content and resources to encourage student comprehension and application of course learning outcomes.