Adjunct Professor- College of Engineering and Technology-Santa Monica, CA

About the position

At Westcliff, we are constantly striving to be the best while valuing each of our team members as human beings and succeeding together! Westcliff is a leader in innovative global education. We are respected for our transformative, technologically advanced programs and initiatives with a focus on excellence, social responsibility, and diversity. Our tagline – “Educate. Inspire, Empower.” – is a summary of our Mission Statement. As it suggests, the main focus of our University is to strive to enhance the opportunities of our students and employees to enjoy success through empowerment, as a result of their education and hard work. With diversity and inclusion at the forefront of Westcliff’s core values, we promote a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusiveness regardless of, but not limited to, race, gender, sexual orientation, family status, religion, ethnicity, national origin, physical disability, veteran status, or age. By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll be playing a significant role in our growth, having an opportunity to put your personal touch on Westcliff’s progress as we grow and succeed together! If you are looking for an opportunity to use your skills as a professor in the areas of Computer Science, CyberSecurity, Information Technology and the opportunity to work with a global student body, Westcliff University is for you. With a footprint in over 70 countries and a dedication to quality accessible education, Westcliff University is seeking Adjunct Assistant Professors to teach undergraduate, masters and doctoral courses for the College of Business.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and managing your syllabus and corresponding materials
• Facilitating class instruction utilizing your experience and passion for your field
• Teaching your assigned classes in accordance with Westcliff University's learning objectives and session plan outlines
• Administering evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and rubrics
• Posting course grades on our Learning Management System (LMS)
• Responding promptly to grade determination and providing detailed timely feedback
• Submitting grades for assignments, discussion board exercises, exams and discussions promptly
• Participating in Faculty Senate, programmatic development and committee work
• Adhering to Westcliff University protocols
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Doctoral degree from a regionally or internationally accredited institution in or closely related to your field
• Will consider Doctorate degrees in progress, provided the candidate has at least 15 credits in the specialism they wish to teach
• Experience teaching online, on-campus, or in hybrid format
• Five years experience teaching at the university level in your discipline
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching students from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds