Adjunct Instructor for Indigenous American Experience Since 1890

Chenega Corporation • Lawrence, KS

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Adjunct Instructor for Indigenous American Experience Since 1890, subject matter experts in their disciplines shall assist Haskell Indian Nations University in developing and implementing college-level courses and a limited number of developmental courses for classroom use. This course provides for an extended study of North American Indigenous peoples in the post-1890 era. The course will explore the social/cultural experience of Indigenous peoples through their own histories, government policy, economics, and tribal sovereignty perspectives.

Requirements

• Qualified instructors will hold a minimum of a Master’s, a terminal degree, or an appropriate graduate degree in the subject matter being taught -- EXCEPT for Indigenous languages
• Successfully pass background and drug screening
• A clear communicator
• Able to teach with ample real-world experience
• Able to show confidence when teaching and presenting to a class
• Technologically savvy: can utilize email, different online learning systems, and other ways to communicate with students
• Passionate about specific academic fields and education in general
• Clearly understands curriculum design, pedagogy, and learning outcome alignment
• Help first-year students adjust to the university, develop a better understanding of the learning process, and acquire essential academic success skills.
• Introduction to human communication theory with practice in developing speaking skills in the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public communication context

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student matriculation in the following outcomes: Completion of associate baccalaureate programs, Transfers to other colleges or universities
• Develop and provide on behalf of Haskell Indian Nations University the following documents in compliance with university guidelines: Course syllabi, Assessment and evaluative instruments and the data derived, textbook selection and educational materials for those classes taught
• Implement curriculum
• Assist in updating curricula to ensure student learning meets national, state, and local requirements
• Access software applications/programs to report data for all courses taught with respect to the following: Learning outcomes, Assessment outcomes, Recommendations for instructional improvement
• Hold one (1) office hour per 3 credit hour course per week for the following purposes: To answer students’ questions, To assist students in successfully completing courses offered
• Students’ grades are due on the Tuesday after finals week
• Submit grades on forms provided by the university before 4:00 pm to the Office of the Vice-President for Academics
• Attend relevant university-wide and departmental meetings, such as accreditation meetings, assessment meetings, orientation for new faculty, etc., as can be reasonably expected.
• Administer and return End of the Course Student Evaluations to the respective Dean
• Adhere to accreditation requirements for Haskell Indian Nations University in the following areas: Academic policies, Other academic requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day.
• opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world.
• on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.
• broad range of benefits.
• well-being programs
• education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level