Adjunct Instructor - Business Ethics and Leadership | On-Campus

Colorado Technical University•Colorado Springs, CO

11d•$332 - $604•Onsite

About The Position

Colorado Technical University adjunct faculty provide quality, innovative instruction and meaningful student engagement in support of the university’s mission and relevant course, program, and degree outcomes. The instructor prepares and uses engaging instructional materials, teaches assigned courses in alignment with CTU curricula and modalities, and supports students’ academic progress through communication, assessment, feedback, and referrals to appropriate resources. The role also includes maintaining weekly office hours, documenting course activities, participating in academic governance and continuous improvement, completing required training and faculty development, and working closely with the Program Chair and/or Lead Faculty. The position is on campus. Compensation is generally paid per quarter credit hour, with a stated base rate ranging from $331.50 to $603.64 per credit hour, depending on factors including campus, degree level, and faculty rank.

Requirements

Master's degree minimum in Business Management, Administration, or Leadership from a regionally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or international equivalent; additional requirements may apply due to state licensing or accreditation considerations.
Minimum 5 years of academic or teaching experience.
Minimum 5 years of professional experience.
At least 15 graduate semester credit hours or 27 graduate quarter credit hours in the subject domain(s).
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including meeting deadlines and responding promptly to questions and requests.
Strong interpersonal, oral presentation, and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and flexibly in a team environment.
Proficiency with standard office and mobile applications, including word processing, presentations, email, calendaring, teleconferencing, text messaging, personal computers, and smartphones or tablets.
Minimum and preferred licensure/certification requirements apply; specific credentials are not stated.

Nice To Haves

Terminal degree in Business Management, Administration, or Leadership from a regionally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or international equivalent.

Responsibilities

Prepare relevant, insightful, and engaging instructional materials and use existing course materials to support student learning.
Teach assigned courses, including applicable laboratory or integral course work, in alignment with CTU curricula, outcomes, instructional modalities, course technologies, and faculty expectations.
Engage and communicate with students to encourage participation and learning while maintaining mutual respect and professionalism.
Relate professional and industry experience to CTU's Professional Learning Model by continuing professional or technical skills development, introducing industry perspectives into courses, and staying aware of industry trends and opportunities.
Remain accessible and respond promptly to students, academic and faculty leadership, and University staff through telephone, CTU email, and other appropriate communication methods.
Establish and maintain weekly office hours for student questions and support.
Assess student performance on assignments and provide feedback that supports student growth and development.
Maintain appropriate documentation of student course activities.
Work with CTU teams and use relevant information to identify and support students who may excel or face challenges in coursework or educational endeavors.
Refer students to appropriate co-curricular and extracurricular resources, including advising, tutoring, library, learning centers, and career services.
Participate in academic governance by attending appropriate University, college, and program meetings and contributing to academic assessment and institutional effectiveness processes, including surveys and continuous improvement initiatives.
Complete required new faculty certification, course-specific technology and pedagogical training, annual ethics and information technology policy training, and annual faculty development requirements.
Provide periodic documentation of ongoing and updated licensures, certifications, applicable immunizations, scholarship, and academic or professional experience, such as CVs or résumés.
Work closely with the Program Chair and/or Lead Faculty, as appropriate.
Perform other responsibilities and follow applicable policies and procedures in CTU's Faculty Handbook.