Adjunct Instructor - Surprise Arizona (13918)

JOB SUMMARY

Ottawa University is accepting applications for potential openings for Adjunct Instructor positions. The need for these positions is undetermined at this time and is dependent on operational need including enrollment and staffing If a need arises, the department will select candidates from this general adjunct posting.

We do post adjunct instructor positions for specific areas and needs periodically and you will need to apply as you see those become available.

If you are interested in teaching in a university setting, it can be helpful to gain experience as an adjunct instructor.

Many of our adjunct instructors hold a full-time career elsewhere, and choose to teach in our evening, weekend, and online programs so that they may have the opportunity to teach students.

Please note a majority of courses for the Surprise Residential Campus are taught in person, on campus during the day.

Current Teaching Areas Available

• Communication
• Early Childhood Education
• English
• Liberal Arts Studies
• Mathematics
• Psychology
• Sociology

Ottawa University employs adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate / graduate level coursework for its adult campuses.

Each location has an Academic Coordinator / Academic Dean dedicated to hiring for adjunct teaching responsibilities.

If you are interested in teaching in a university setting, it can be helpful to gain experience as an adjunct instructor.

Many of our adjunct instructors hold a full-time career elsewhere, and choose to teach in our evening, weekend, and online programs so that they may have the opportunity to teach students.

Ottawa University employs adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate / graduate level coursework for its adult campuses.

Each location has an Academic Coordinator / Academic Dean dedicated to hiring for adjunct teaching responsibilities.

STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS :

• Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
• Understand the University’s policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
• Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University’s Diversity Statement.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION : (education based on essential job duties and requirements consistent with business necessity) :

Earned Doctorate or a master's degree in related field, with 18+ graduate credit hours in the discipline being taught.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE : (experience based on requirements in role and are consistent with business necessity) :

Five years of academic and professional teaching experience within the teaching content.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS : List required and / or preferred certification, industry specific requirements, required or preferred use of equipment, and all necessary job skills, abilities, and knowledge competencies) Provide a list of items below :

• Experience with Blackboard or other similar online course platforms.
• Experience with Zoom, Skype, or WebEx

Required Application Materials :

These items can be attached as part of the application process.