Adjunct Instructor - Computer Science - Ottawa Kansas
Adjunct Instructor - Computer Science - Ottawa Kansas
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Description
Building on its foundation as a Christinspired community of grace and open inquiry Ottawa University prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for lifetimesof personal significance vocational fulfillment and service to God and humanity.The Universitys Code of Conduct and Ethics interprets this mission as it applies to the everyday decisions behaviors and actions of those within the community. All members of the Ottawa University Community are responsible for sustaining the highest ethical standards of the University and of the broader communities in which it functions.
Ottawa University celebrates and prizes the diversity of its students faculty staff and Board of Trustees. In keeping with its Mission Statement the University is called to actively foster an environment of awareness appreciation and intentional inclusivity. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage them to apply.
Offers of employment (campus based and remote) may be extended only to individuals who reside within one of the following registered states: Arizona California Colorado Florida Indiana Kansas Mississippi Missouri Pennsylvania Texas Wisconsin.You are required to maintain primary residency in one of the above states to maintain employment with Ottawa University. You may petition for the University to gain registration for a new state through the University Department of Human Resources; however a positive outcome cannot be guaranteed. The University reserves the right to deny petitions of new state registration based on priority and needs of the organization.
OUR UNIVERSITY
Ottawa University (established in 1865 one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States is a multicampus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa Kansas Residential Campus and Overland Park Kansas Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park Kansas.
Ottawa University is a regionally accredited churchrelated private university that strives to integrate faith learning and life in the academic experiences of students.
JOB SUMMARY
Computer Science
Ottawa University is accepting applications for potential openings for Adjunct Instructorpositions. Theneed for these positions is undetermined at this time and is dependent on operational need including enrollment and staffingIf a need arises the department will select candidates from this general adjunct posting. We do post adjunct instructor positions for specific areas and needs periodically and you will need to apply as you see those become available.
If you are interested in teaching in a university setting it can be helpful to gain experience as an adjunct instructor. Many of our adjunct instructors hold a fulltime career elsewhere and choose to teach in ourevening weekend and online programs so that they may have the opportunity to teach students.
Ottawa University employs adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate/graduate level coursework for its adult campuses. Each location has an Academic Coordinator/Academic Dean dedicated to hiring for adjunct teaching responsibilities.
STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS:
- Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
- Understand the Universitys policies and procedures and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the Universitys Code of Conduct and Ethics.
- Provide leadership through conduct attitude and professionalism. Represent the University to students external groups faculty and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
- Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
- Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the Universitys Diversity Statement.
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other jobrelated instructions and to perform any other jobrelated duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will relationship.
Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race age sex color religion disability national origin sexual orientation genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION:(education based on essential job duties and requirements consistent with business necessity):
Earned Doctorate or a masters degree in related field with 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline being taught.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: experience based on requirements in role and are consistent with business necessity):
Five years of academic and professional teaching experience within the teaching content.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:List required and/or preferred certification industry specific requirements required or preferred use of equipment and all necessary job skills abilities and knowledge competencies)Provide a list of items below:
- Experience with Blackboard or other similar online course platforms.
- Experience with Zoom Skype or WebEx
Required Application Materials:
These items can be attached as part of the application process.
- A completed employment application for each position you wish to apply for.
- Resume and or Vita
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Philosophy
- Three professional references (you will be asked to provide letters of recommendation if offered a position)
- Transcripts (These can be unofficial for application. If hired you will be asked to supply official transcripts directly to the University for each conferred degree)
A completed employment application is required for each position please attach to the application with a cover letter resume highest degree transcripts and the names of three professional references as a part of the application for employment.
Ottawa University celebrates and prizes the diversity of its students faculty staff and Board of Trustees. In keeping with its Mission Statement the University is called to actively foster an environment of awareness appreciation and intentional inclusivity. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage them to apply.
Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race age sex color religion disability national origin sexual orientation genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type
Gig
