Adjunct Faculty, Finance

Roles

Part-time faculty members are responsible for teaching and undertaking professional and scholarly activities in order to stay current in their areas of teaching responsibility and may also contribute to university service.

Responsibilities

Responsible to:
• Teach a variable course load per individual semester, compressed, or summer contract
• Hold regularly scheduled office hours (minimum of 1 hour per week for each 3 credit hour course) and / or be available to students on a regular basis
• Assess student learning based on institutional outcomes, course goals and objectives in an unbiased, timely, and respectful manner
• Provide timely and relevant feedback on graded work
• Respond to student inquiries within 48 hours (24 hours in an 8 week or compressed/summer course)
• Adhere to administrative expectations and deadlines established by CAO, division chair, and academic dean
• Remain current in their respective academic disciplines and ensure ongoing intellectual engagement
• May contribute to a combination of activities representing substantive contribution to the university

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications are:

• Possess at least a Master's Degree in the area of teaching discipline
• Possess at least the minimum academic credentials required by Northwood's Operating Units or the institution's regional and/or specialty accrediting bodies or state licensing agencies

Expectations

• Uphold and promote the ONE Northwood mission, core values, outcomes, ethics, and strategic plan
• Think and act in the best interests of ONE Northwood
• Promote and practice the philosophy of the university and its commitment to the American enterprise system, in and out of the classroom, on campus and elsewhere
• Actively support university events and initiatives that support the NU Strategic Plan and continuous improvement
• Interact with colleagues throughout the Northwood system in a timely and professional manner
• Travel as necessary to attend meetings and activities when appropriate
• Use Blackboard learning platform according to the university standards
• Maintain accurate and up to date information regarding academic credentials and professional/scholarly activities
• Abide by all conditions outlined in the University Employee Manual and Faculty Manual

Northwood University has an institutional philosophy which emphasizes free enterprise in a context of limited government and individual responsibility. The ideal candidate will have a strong attraction to the mission and core values of Northwood University. Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the University’s outcomes at www.northwood.edu/aboutus/ .