Adjunct Instructor, College of Education and Human Services, Advanced Graduate Programs

Lindenwood University•Saint Charles, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for teaching, service, and related administrative activities within the College of Education and Human Services, Advanced Graduate Programs. This position may also include academic advising, program design, and student mentoring. The role focuses on student engagement, developing critical thinking skills, and fostering lifelong learning through effective teaching, timely feedback, and a positive classroom environment. The instructor is expected to adhere to university policies, distribute syllabi, administer assessments, and determine final grades. Additionally, the role involves mentoring students, engaging in scholarly activities, supervising learning experiences, and participating in university initiatives. Subject matter expertise is required for designing, developing, and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.

Requirements

Master’s degree required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to think critically and solve problems independently.
Ability to be organized and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canvas.

Responsibilities

Teach course sessions in an organized way, providing time for reflection, discussion, and application of ideas or information, making learning engaging and interesting.
Develop adaptive thinking and problem-solving skills by using examples or illustrations to explain difficult points, encouraging students to question ideas or information, adjusting instruction when students experience difficulties, helping students understand the language and processes of the subject, and helping students to think through and solve problems.
Further lifelong learning by providing useful feedback on tests or completed assignments and using assessment results to provide extra help or extended learning opportunities.
Establish a positive, productive, and respectful classroom environment conducive to learning.
Hold all classes as scheduled and be punctual in starting and ending classes.
Enforce/respect university policies, procedures, and rules and inform the appropriate university official of any violations or inappropriate conduct by students that cannot be redressed through normal faculty intervention.
Distribute the syllabus to each student enrolled in each course taught by the first class meeting.
Follow the established course schedule, and when needed, provide written notice of any substantial change(s).
Require use of the course text(s) to an extent that warrants purchase.
Ensure that students receive reasonable and timely assistance with course assignments/assessments as requested.
Administer either an exam or other evaluative activity during the scheduled final exam time for every course.
Determine final grades as per the method prescribed in the syllabus.
Mentor students by promoting volunteer opportunities, conducting research with students, providing curricular enhancements or extensions, tutoring, promoting resume-building initiatives, promoting responsible citizenship inside and outside of the campus, promoting leadership opportunities, connecting students with university resources, helping students to solve problems or adapt their thinking, and promoting healthy and ethical lifestyles.
Provide an unwavering example of professionalism.
Complete any other requirements as requested by the dean.
Engage in scholarly activities and creative endeavors which contribute to the academic mission of the university.
Supervise laboratories, independent study activities, and off-campus learning such as practicums and internships.
Participate in shared governance assuming positions of responsibility by volunteering for university events and initiatives, participating in co-curricular activities, and recruiting.
Exhibit interpersonal effectiveness with and respect for students, colleagues, and administrators by acting as a team player and coordinating work behavior with colleagues.
Design, develop, and teach assigned undergraduate and graduate courses and seminars.