Higher Education Admin Adjuncts

Position Summary

This position is a contract-based faculty appointment typically either 7 or 15 weeks in duration depending on course format.

Columbia Colleges online Masters in Education in Higher Education Administration program generates resilient leaders and innovative practitioners. Columbia College is seeking experienced higher education professionals to serve as adjunct instructors to teach a variety of 7-week asynchronous fully online classes in the areas ofhigher education administration (ex. academic affairs student affairs assessment finance and planning legal issues and compliance current issues and trends). Columbia College instructors are knowledgeable and committed to developing engaging learning experiences and connecting individually with students.

Requirements for online educators include a terminal degree in higher education administration/leadership curriculum and instruction or associated fields. Priority will be given to applicants with prior experience with Canvas. Instructors are expected to adhere to all college policies and procedures teach in accordance with established course goals and student learning outcomes and uphold the mission and values of Columbia College.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches higher education administration online classes.
• Mentors graduate-level students.
• Contributes to course and program assessment efforts.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

• Terminal degree in higher education administration/leadership education curriculum student affairs etc.
• Preference may be given to applicants with prior college teaching experience and familiarity with Canvas.
• Must have some familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.
• Ability to plan organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; excellent interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

• Requires sedentary work that involves reading and responding online and performing or routine keyboard operations.

Applications

To apply a candidate must submit the following materials through the online submission portal (all in one pdf file except for the cover letter which may be uploaded as a separate document):

• A cover letter describing position-related interests/experiences.
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae
• A leadership statement that includes the candidates leadership philosophy and approach
• (Optional) A statement regarding research and other scholarly endeavors
• Names and contact information for three references and
• Copies of graduate transcripts. Unofficial copies of transcripts will suffice for the initial application stage.

Review of completed applications will begin September 22 and continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Brennan Davis Vice Provost of Academic Affairs at .

About Columbia College
Columbia College was founded in 1854 as Columbia Female College by the Methodist Conference of South Carolina. Today Columbia College offers a personalized liberal arts education that is open and inclusive to all. The College provides educational opportunities that develop students capacity for critical thought and expression lifelong learning and acceptance of personal responsibility.

Columbia College empowers students to change the world with Courage for Innovation Commitment to Social Justice Confidence through Service and Competence in furtherance of its mission the College is responsive to the needs of students the communities to which it belongs and the greater global society.

Columbia College encompasses the historic undergraduate day college as well as evening online and graduate programs. Total enrollment is approximately 1900. The College is noted for faculty who foster academic excellence through collaborative teaching and learning; a vital learning community in which character ethics and values are cultivated; the study of leadership enhanced by opportunities for practical application; programs that capitalize on advances in technology; and learning environments that extend beyond the classroom.

Columbia College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Columbia College offers a competitive benefits package.