Adjunct Faculty General Education Online Courses
Adjunct Faculty General Education Online Courses
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About San Francisco Bay University:
San Francisco Bay University (SFBU) a nonprofit WASCaccredited university situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont California seeks an innovative and experienced General Education Adjunct Faculty. SFBUs mission is to offer inclusive innovative and inspirational education for lifelong careers and our vision is to set the standard as a national model of higher education in service of the common good.
At SFBU students come first. We prioritize students needs by fostering personal engagement among students faculty and staff. We are committed to providing affordable quality education with a deep commitment to diversity equity inclusion and social justice.
We encourage you to learn more about SFBU by reviewing our strategic plan at Overview:
San Francisco Bay University is seeking multiple dynamic and dedicated adjunct faculty to support the delivery of innovative new cornerstone courses in our General Education curriculum. Courses include How to Design Your Life: A Journey Through Personal Epistemology. This course integrates the six vital SFBU student experience pillars of academics career readiness life literacy wellness financial support and multiple meaningful relationships. The course explicates topics such as how to be a successful student in college how to design your own wellness plans how to prioritize and manage your time and finances and how to seek out and nurture positive relationships in your life. The successful candidate will have experience in teaching philosophy coaching and optimizing undergraduate academic performance. This is a parttime nonexempt position available to applicants who reside in CA/ NY and are available to teach Online Asynchronous in Fall 2025.
Responsibilities:
- Position 1: Working closely with the Associate Provost and Chief Learning Officer adjunct faculty are needed to deliver How to Design Your Life. Position 2: Working closely with the Associate Provost Chief Learning Officer and Subject Matter Expert adjunct faculty are needed to teach How to Tell Your Story.
- Teaching Excellence: Possess deep subject knowledge pedagogical expertise and the ability to engage students actively while adapting to their diverse needs. We are looking for faculty with the skills and motivation to create a supportive and dynamic learning environment that emphasizes clear communication collaboration inclusivity and continuous improvement. Though the courses are taught asynchronously online the instructor will maintain regular communication and interaction with the students in their classes. Each class consists of approximately 50 students who may reside in different countries.
- Curriculum Development: Collaborate with colleagues on the development and refinement of the general education curriculum incorporating the latest advancements in technology ensuring alignment with disciplinary and community/industry needs and emerging trends and leveraging best practices to position SFBU students for success throughout their academic and professional careers.
- Inclusive Education: Implement innovative and inclusive teaching best practices that reflect our core value of providing access and inclusion to a diverse student body.
- Quality Improvement: Active engagement in course and programlevel assessment design data collection review and reporting.
- Professional Learning: Attend teacher training and professional learning activities offered by SFBUs Center for Empowerment & Pedagogical Innovation (CEPI). Participate in studentcentered formative and summative assessments of teaching performance. Remain current with emerging developments in general education pedagogy and related fields.
Required Qualifications:
- Masters Degree required; Doctorate Preferred as follows: How to Design Your Life faculty will hold advanced degrees in Philosophy Educational Theory Counseling Psychology Education Psychology Coaching or closely related disciplines. How to Tell Your Story faculty will hold advanced degrees in English Composition and Rhetoric English Literature Communication or closely related disciplines.
- Previous Successful Collegiate Teaching Experience
- Demonstrated teaching experience in general education and a commitment to excellence in pedagogy.
- A passion for mentoring and guiding students in their academic and professional growth.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues students and community partners.
- Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion in education and practice.
- Must reside in California or New York
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in general education curriculum development.
- Experience in building and teaching asynchronous online courses.
Salary
SFBU compensation for 3credit course delivery is $7128.48 /semester (at an hourly rate of $148.51. Additional compensation for curriculum development and required pedagogical training is negotiable depending upon the scope of work.
Application Materials:
Interested candidates must submit the following application materials:
- A cover letter detailing candidate qualifications to teach How to Tell Your Story or How to Design Your Life. The letter should also briefly discuss the candidates teaching philosophy and show alignment with our mission and core values vitae.
- Contact information for three professional references.
- Applications will be reviewed beginning April 1 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Join us in our mission to provide innovative inclusive and transformative education and help us shape the future of higher education in the heart of Silicon Valley. We look forward to welcoming a passionate Professor of Practice to our academic community.
This position description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
SFBU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: SFBU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. SFBU does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
In accordance with federal and state disability laws San Francisco Bay University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance during the application or interview process please contact SFBU Human Resources at .
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Employment Type
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