Adjunct Faculty, Professional Science Master's program

Brief Description of Duties

The University of the District of Columbia is a public land grant institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers.

The Professional Science Master is an innovative graduate degree at the University of the District of Columbia in the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) intended for students who seek advanced training in water resource management, urban agriculture and urban sustainability.

As part of this unique program, students will also develop skills in communication, professional ethics, project management, and entrepreneurship, that are highly valued by potential employers.

This program prepares students for science careers in business, government, or non-profit organizations, where employment demands are growing.

We are seeking remarkable adjunct instructors to teach in the Professional Science Master’s program and related coursework such as strategic communication, entrepreneurship, GIS for water resources management, surface and groundwater hydrology, stream restoration, urban land use planning, water and wastewater quality assessment and treatment, water quality modeling, agroecology, climate change sciences and advanced urban agriculture.

Incumbents must teach all assigned classes in their area of expertise as determined by semester course schedule. Incumbents will be required to prepare course syllabi and deliver relevant course material to students using a variety of teaching methods to include, but not limited to, lecture, class discussion, demonstration labs, and projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses as specified in the schedule and course contract in the program that meets incumbent training and credentials.
• Evaluate and select texts and instructional materials; prepare course materials and lesson plans in consultation with the program director or chair of the department.
• Provide students an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the institution, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria.
• Use the institution’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students.
• Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles and provide interesting and engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered.
• Maintain records of enrollment and attendance, assessments and grades, submit class rosters and grade sheets by the deadlines established by the institution.
• Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning, establishing and maintaining classroom control.
• Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations when available and use feedback to improve course delivery.
• Attend meetings (when available), ceremonies and official functions as specified by the Chief Academic Officer and / or Dean of CAUSES.
• Attend one or more orientation session(s) to become familiar with the Institution’s mission and teaching philosophy, policies and procedures and the learning management system.
• Meet with the Program Directors, Department Chair / Associate Dean of Academic Programs as needed to discuss all aspects of the course including student progress and curriculum development (may be required to provide input into program development).
• Adhere to University policies and guidelines in all matters concerning academics and student and staff conduct.

Minimum Job Requirement

• Incumbent must have a master’s degree (PhD, PE, or equivalent professional license is preferred) in a discipline related to water resources management, urban sustainability, urban agriculture, environmental sciences, health or design related areas.
• Incumbent has prior teaching experience or must demonstrate evidence of teaching potential and / or corporate / industry training.
14 days ago