Online Adjunct Faculty, Management

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Posted:

21.01.2025

Expiry Date:

07.03.2025

Job Description:

Description

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Geneva College invites applications for a part-time online adjunct faculty member, for the Online Degree Programs in the Department of Professional and Online Graduate Studies. The selected candidate(s) will teach online undergraduate Management courses in the content areas of Accounting, Micro/Macroeconomics, and/or Business Law. The position begins immediately, with teaching responsibilities beginning in or after January 2025, and will remain open until filled.

Application Process:

Application materials are required to include the following items. Any application that does not include these items may not be considered.

• A Vita/CV
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official copies will be required before being appointed)

Summary of Responsibilities: This role teaches online Management classes in the content areas of Accounting, Micro/Macroeconomics, and/or Business Law. This can be adjusted, depending on the background of the individual in this role. The person(s) in this role is responsible for providing quality instruction to students through well-prepared classes, relevant assignments, fair and holistic assessments of learning, and clear documentation of student progress. Please note that this role is not responsible for developing course material; a course syllabus is provided by the Online Degree Programs at Geneva College.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned contact hours per semester.
• Adequately prepare for lessons. (Note: Preparation time will vary based on instructor experience in teaching that course.)
• Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations, and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved syllabus per faculty established guidelines.
• Provide interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting.
• Suitably challenge, engage, support, and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect.
• Provide timely grades to students through college software and upload mid-term and final grades by college deadlines.
• Respond to student questions on a timely basis.
• Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide quality assessment of student work with substantive, timely feedback.
• Engage in pedagogical practices that encourage student success and excellence.
• Incorporate faith-based discussions in class forums.
• Participate in online faculty development opportunities.
• Communicate (e.g., email, postings, live chat, etc.) in a timely manner with students and/or ODP staff regarding student concerns or issues.
• Proactively participate with students in the online classroom through forums, messaging, email, timely feedback, etc.
• Notify appropriate ODP staff of any curricular or course administration issues in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with ODP student success coach regarding student concerns.

Exhibits behavior that is consistent with and supportive of Geneva’s mission, vision, core values, and standards of conduct:

• Geneva Mission Statement: Geneva College is a Christ-centered academic community that provides a comprehensive education to equip students for faithful and fruitful service to God and neighbor.
• Vision Statement: Geneva College will inspire students to integrate faith in Christ into all aspects of life in the real world, and to serve faithfully within their callings for Christ and Country.
• Core Values: Serve with grace. Pursue Godly wisdom. Foster academic strength. Engage culture faithfully. Inspire vibrant hospitality. Honor one another.
• Standards of Conduct: Employees of Geneva College will affirm upon hire, and annually thereafter, their promise to abide by the College’s Standard of Conduct Policy. All employees must conduct their personal affairs so there can be no opportunity for unfavorable reflections upon the Christian beliefs and mission of the College, either expressed or implied.

Job Requirements - Administrative:

• General: Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed or are able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations in order to safely perform the essential responsibilities of the job.
• Physical: Must be able to perform the following: talking, hearing, and seeing. Must have sufficient manual dexterity to be able to operate all office equipment including, but not limited to computers, printers, copiers, scanners, and telephones.
• Confidentiality: Individuals must recognize that management of data, including personal information, grades, budgets, programs, and policies is necessary to the operation of the College.
• Mental: Must be able to reason, analyze, prioritize, conceptualize, make judgments, and solve problems.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: Education/Certification: Candidate must have obtained at least a conferred master’s degree from an accredited U.S. college/university (or international equivalent) in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or a related field or a master’s degree from an accredited U.S. college/university (or international equivalent) with 18 graduate credit hours in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or a related field. Experience: Prior teaching experience, specifically with online populations, is strongly desired; however, training and support is provided by Geneva College ODP staff. Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products and leveraging the Internet. Proficient computer skills to correspond with students, enter grades and feedback in a timely fashion, and communicate with relevant Geneva College personnel electronically. Candidate(s) must have a computer, reliable high-speed internet access, and other instructional resources needed to conduct class online from one’s home. Classes are taught asynchronously, and instructors must be accessible to students via electronic and telephonic means. Christian Commitment: An eligible candidate must be a thoughtful and articulate Christian and an active member of a Protestant evangelical Christian church. Preference will be given to the candidate who supports and has an articulate understanding of the Reformed faith. An eligible candidate must understand and support the College’s “Foundational Concepts of Christian Education” by expressing an evangelical Christian profession of faith and demonstrate the ability to integrate a Christian perspective in their work.
• Preferred: Education/Certification: A terminal degree related to the fields of Business Administration, Accounting, or Economics is highly preferred. Specific qualifications to teach Business Law (e.g., a Juris Doctor degree) is a significant advantage. Experience: Prior online teaching experience. Experience working with non-traditional learners. Proficiency using a Learning Management System; Moodle is preferred. Skills/Abilities: Curriculum development experience and/or knowledge of best practices in online curriculum design is preferred.

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