Adjunct Faculty GE

## Description

**Summary**

Transfer knowledge including theory, practical skills, methods, and techniques. Impart practical application of principles, techniques, and software. Other aspects of teaching include; academic advising, supervision of instructional activities, such as cooperative work experiences, internships, and practice; instructional management, tutoring; curriculum and course development; and creation of teaching and instructional materials.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

• Teach several classes per semester
• Collaborate with department faculty in curriculum implementation, student support, and continuous program improvement.
• Ensure curriculum and syllabi are up to date and all classes have relevant materials through program review
• Maintain regular office hours outside of instructional time
• Participate in department meetings and student success initiatives
• Participate in program learning assessment
• May participate in Faculty Senate and Senate Committees
• Assist in maintaining a pool of prospective adjunct instructors and part-time faculty
• Build and maintain community and industry relationships, including project partnerships, student opportunities
• Maintain industry knowledge
• Maintain teaching and learning skills by attending faculty development sessions and events
• Other duties as assigned

## Qualifications
**Education:**
Master’s Degree in Related Field OR Bachelor’s Degree with equivalent experience. Bachelor’s degree is only acceptable with extensive industry experience.
**Experience:**

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working at a professional level with practical domain-specific experience.
• Teaching experience in an academic or professional setting is preferred.

**Skills:**

• Ability to work with and help students succeed in the courses
• Knowledge of Canvas Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Strong technology skills pertaining to teaching and learning.
• Ability to collect and analyze information
• Competent in a wide variety of tools, techniques, and methods related to their field.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Ability to work with others in a collegial and productive manner.

**EEO Statement**

USV is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Americans with Disabilities Act institution. We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging. USV encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.

**Working conditions**

This job operates in an academic environment, on-ground, hybrid, and/or online with extensive people interaction. Classes may be scheduled at night, during the day, as well as on weekends.

**Physical requirements**

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit or stand for long periods; use hands and reach with hands and arms for such activities as keyboarding.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time.*