Part-Time Faculty - MSOL

Part-time faculty members are significant contributors to the quality of education that Goodwin University delivers and the value of the educational experience our students receive. A part-time faculty member has the same responsibilities as any adjunct faculty member as well as some administrative responsibilities as defined by the Program Director and which includes teaching 6 credit hours per semester. Their employment is contingent on the availability of assignments and the needs of the University. This is a contract position and persons are employed for an academic year with no continuing employment rights and no benefits received from the University.

Part-time faculty members are vital to Goodwin Universities' educational community. They are expected to follow all of the essential functions of our instructors, which include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate, plan, organize, and instruct courses in the day, evening, or on weekends as assigned
• Ensure that each course contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency
• Use the approved course syllabus format when creating course syllabi
• Teach all classes according to an approved course syllabus
• Ensure that assigned classes are held as scheduled and maintain excellent attendance and punctuality
• Contact the Program Director immediately if an absence is necessary in order to notify students and provide instructional materials, protocols, and directions to ensure consistent and sequential classroom instruction
• Post and maintain office hours on campus for student consultations. A minimum of 1 hour/week for 15 week courses and 2 hours/week for 7 week courses is expected. Submit office hours to the department chair through the program director at the beginning of each semester and post them on the syllabus.
• Keep students informed and updated concerning course content, class requirements, and evaluation procedures
• Keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work
• Provide students with a mid-term report of their progress
• Convey University-related information to students in a timely manner as requested by college officials
• Maintain accurate and complete scholastic records, including attendance records for the first two weeks of each semester
• Conduct class evaluations and complete other University evaluations in accordance with University policy
• Hold the final exam at the time scheduled on the University’s Final Exam Schedule
• Submit grades, incompletes, one to one documentation, and change of grade forms to the Registrar’s Office when appropriate
• Submit required reports to the appropriate University personnel
• Recommend textbooks and other instructional materials including classroom and laboratory equipment to their Program Director
• Assess student academic achievement and demonstrate modification of teaching techniques in accordance with assessment feedback
• Make suggestions to the Program Director concerning the improvement of the curriculum in keeping with the objectives of the University
• Make use of available University online resources (Canvass, website, office hour posting, syllabi posting, grade book, Instructional Policy Manual, etc.)
• Incorporate instructional technologies in instructional delivery
• Study and utilize students' learning styles in each class in order to facilitate the best teaching and learning situations
• Become thoroughly familiar with all University policies and procedures and comply with same
• Support a multicultural environment and embrace the University’s rich diversity
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times
• Demonstrate professional attitude, philosophy, compassion, and commitment that promotes student growth and learning
• Promote and maintain a healthy and safe educational and work environment, free from harassment and discrimination
• Attend departmental meetings and participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of program goals and curriculum review based on student learning outcomes
• Whenever possible, attend professional development activities to remain informed of current trends and new approaches to instruction
• Whenever possible, attend and participate in Community Day events at the University
• Whenever possible, attend faculty meetings, University assemblies, professional development, orientation, graduation, alumni activities, admission events and other meetings as called by an administrator of the University
• Whenever possible, serve on University committees

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in related field; Ph.D. preferred
• Prior teaching experience at the University level preferred
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in specific field of study
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Dedication to excellence in teaching and committed to high academic and professional standards
• Effective communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to work collegially in a team environment
• Ability to exercise individual initiative, independent action, and sound judgment

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)