Adjunct Professor History

Campus

OSU-Oklahoma City

Contact Name & Email

Breeman Ainsworth

Work Schedule

Courses may be day or evening.

Appointment Length

6 months or less

Special Instructions to Applicants

Resume and cover letter are required for full consideration. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
$750.00 per credit hour or $800.00 per credit hour for a class with lab (based on full enrollment).

About this Position

Join our dynamic academic community as an Adjunct Instructor and help inspire the next generation of learners. We are seeking passionate knowledgeable educators who are committed to high-quality teaching and student this role you will deliver engaging instruction develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and help students learn the subject matter presented to them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community.

This flexible part-time opportunity is ideal for professionals looking to share their expertise gain teaching experience or supplement their current career. If you are dedicated student-focused and eager to make a meaningful impact we invite you to apply and become part of our team.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system.
2. Maintain and file current course outlines objectives and grading procedures for all courses.
3. Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
4. Completes all mandatory training.
5. Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook.
6. Perform other related duties as assigned.

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

Required Qualifications

• MastersDegree in discipline or related area or Masters Degree with 18 hours in discipline required (transfer classes)(degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Must have educational qualifications to teach in subject area or have documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements as per the Higher Learning Commissions publication on Determining Qualified Faculty and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program.
• Programs with discipline-specific external accreditation may have more stringent training and experience requirements.

Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses:

Dependent on course

Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:

• Teaching Competence Must be able to create lesson plans content presentations ancillary materials and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress.
• Communication skills Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear grammatically correct English; requires interaction with supervisors colleagues students alumni advisory committee members and the public using tact discretion and independent judgment.
• Computer skills Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word PowerPoint Excel) as well as e-mail and internet and learning management systems.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D./Ed.D. in related field.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends.
• Work will be performed in an office and classroom environment with a significant amount of public contact in person by telephone via email and various communication platforms.

Physical Requirements:

• Duties require extended periods of sitting talking and listening.
• Duties require extensive use of computers telephones and other office equipment.
• Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weights more than 45 lbs. OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift).

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.