Online Adjunct Instructor - Philosophy

Online Adjunct Instructor - Philosophy

Date Posted: 4/3/2024 Deadline: 5/1/2024

Description:

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

"BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA" FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020!

Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock

Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor's degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. We particularly encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups including women and minorities. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

Online adjunct instructors are part-time faculty hired to teach a specified course, or courses, on a subterm basis. Successful completion of Lackawanna College's Online Instructor Training is a requirement to teach online. Completion of the training alone does not guarantee a teaching placement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach the online course using a pre-built eLearning Content Developer (eCD) master course.

• Supplement existing eCD course material with audio/visual content and engage with students as required in the course discussion questions.

• Adhere to all elements of the FALCONS online teaching model.

• Provide numerical and written feedback to student submissions in a timely manner.

• Respond to student and administrative emails within 24 hours.

• Provide support and guidance to students to optimize learning outcomes.

• Utilize the Starfish platform to communicate student issues with relevant campus offices.

• Complete and maintain all required documentation and records, including, but not limited to: grades, requisitions, syllabi, and rosters.

• Complete, report and maintain grades in a timely manner.

• Foster a professional online classroom environment conducive to learning.

• All other duties as required by eLearning.

KEY COMPETANCIES:

1.Demonstrated sensitivity in working with students of diverse backgrounds.

2.Ability to adapt methodologies for different learning styles.

3.Ability to work independently and conscientiously.

4.Excellent computer and technology skills.

5.Ability to prioritize and multitask responsibilities.

6.Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

7.Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with others.

8.Commitment to fulfillment of the College mission.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree, including a minimum of 18 credits in Philosophy.

• Master's degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated prior teaching experience preferred.

Applications will only be accepted via online method OR email. If selecting the email option, interested candidates can email resumes to jobs@lackawanna.edu. Deadline for applications, April 30, 2024. No phone calls, please.

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran's status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.