Adjunct Instructor of Human Services

## Description

*The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.*

**Position Description Summary/Purpose:**

The School of Applied Liberal Arts and of Social Sciences invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate Human Services credit-bearing courses. **Successful candidates will be available to teach a synchronous online course that meets one evening per week at 6:00 PM**. Adjunct faculty members report to the Human Services Program Director, who serves under the direction of the Dean. Adjunct faculty members provide students with high-quality learning experiences on a semester-by-semester basis. Adjunct faculty members are expected to perform all instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies, and procedures of Goodwin University.

**Essential Duties:**

*Responsibilities include, but are not limited to*

• Abiding by and upholding Goodwin's mission, policies, and core values.
• Teaching undergraduate and high school students in assigned course(s).
• Implementing assigned courses as designed and specified in approved syllabi.
• Using Canvas effectively.
• Assigning grades based on the criteria specified in course syllabi and posting them to Canvas and the University’s data systems within 7 days of assignment submission.
• Posting initial and midweek Canvas Announcements consistently each week.
• Providing students with individual consultations as needed.
• Assisting students with strategies for success in class.
• Providing action-oriented feedback on assignments, during synchronous class sessions, and individually.
• Communicating in a timely manner with students, faculty, and staff.
• Meeting all course and semester timelines, including submitting attendance, progress survey and student support alerts, mid-term grades, and final grades by the specified due dates.
• Staying current within the field of study.

**Knowledge, Ability and Skill:**

The successful candidate must have demonstrated the ability to

• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work in an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity

## Qualifications

**Qualifications**

*The successful candidate should have:*

• Minimum Master’s Degree in a Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or other related discipline
• Experience working in human services, healthcare, education, or other related fields is essential.
• Demonstrated skill in teaching in an online environment
• Demonstrated ability to use web-based applications and learning management software
• Demonstrated dedication to excellence in teaching and a commitment to high academic and professional standards
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• A commitment to the academic, emotional, and social development of all students.

*(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Goodwin University and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the university as the needs of the university and requirements of the job change.)*