Adjunct Faculty, Information Systems (Online)
Position Description
Posting Number 201201278P Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Information Systems (Online) Department School of Business & Leadership: Computer Info Systems Position Summary Adjunct faculty at Stevenson University will engage in teaching activities in accordance with the University's faculty workload policies. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching courses in the online BS in Computer Information Systems or MS in Digital Transformation and Innovation programs offered by the IS Department, Brown School of Business and Leadership.
Education/Experience Required: Master's degree in Information Systems, Technology Management, or a related field; industry experience and a strong commitment to quality teaching. Preferred: College level teaching experience, IS-related professional certifications, and a doctorate degree in Information Systems, Technology Management, or a related field.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability - Industry knowledge and experience in information systems, digital transformation and innovation, or related areas.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and teach online courses in programming/software development, database design, network administration, cloud-computing services, or related information systems and digital transformation specialization areas.
- Ability to instruct students of varying preparation and abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills and demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with diverse constituencies.
- Ability to create inclusive learning experiences that will help graduate and/or undergraduate students to develop professionally, intellectually, and socially.
- Ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds and practice inclusive pedagogy.
- Demonstrated student-centered approach to teaching, and a commitment to student achievement.
- Ability to assess student performance and learning.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Familiarity with educational assessment practices
- Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community.
- Experience working with Blackboard or a similar learning management system.
- Well-developed organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity.
Essential Functions - Engage in instructional activity totaling no more than 18 contact hours per academic year (August through May), with no more than 9 contact hours taught in an individual semester.
- Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the online courses and in immediate preparation for them; maintaining competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies; reviewing written examinations and papers; evaluating presentations and projects; providing academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
- Other responsibilities include writing syllabi; reading and responding to emails promptly; grading course work within a time frame that enables the student to incorporate feedback on their next assignment; timely submission of mid-term and final grades, attendance verification, academic alerts, and other reports as requested; and alerting appropriate university personnel to student problems on a timely basis.
- Complete training or professional development as required by the University.
- Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public. Follow all faculty and program policies outlined by the School and the University.
- Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members, as set forth in the Stevenson University Policies.
- Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening, online or hybrid classes.
Posting Information
Number of Available Positions Applicant Pool Work Location Owings Mills Position Category Faculty Position Type Adjunct Faculty Months/Year Varies based on need Hrs/Week Varies based on need Hrs/Year If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date Ending Date FLSA Exempt Payroll Monthly Hiring Salary Range Anticipated to be $1,191-$1,484 per credit/contact hour (depending upon course level & minimum enrollment) Benefits Recruitment Instructions Open to All Applicants Posting Date 01/05/2024 Closing Date/Application Deadline Open Until Filled No EEO Statement Stevenson University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
