Purdue University Global (PUG) Looking for Purdue Global Adjunct Faculty, Humanities and Social Sciences: US History or Sociology (Remote) Full Time

Purdue University Global offers term by term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified
individuals who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to students in Associates, Bachelors and Masters degree programs.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty contribute to and
engage in instructional best practice for adult learners in an innovative, nontraditional university setting.

What to expect
in this role:

• Providing a learning environment that supports student success.
• Teaching synchronous or
  asynchronous seminars (10 or 6 week units) as assigned by school or program.
• Maintaining school-determined virtual office hours per
  week for each class.
• Ensuring timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students, administrators, and other
  school officials.
• Leading message board discussions and engaging students in relevant discussion and coursework.
• Partnering
  with Academic Advisors to address student concerns.
• Maintaining and submitting accurate and timely reports for student
  grades/progress.
• Delivering mid-term and final grades in accordance with the academic calendar.
• Enforcing student conduct
  policies as outlined in the University Catalog.
• Attending university, departmental, and faculty meetings as
  requested.
• Remain current with trends, techniques, and advances in distance learning.
• Additional duties may be assigned by
  the School.

Experience:

• Master’s Degree in the following Humanities or Social Sciences fields:
  US History or Sociology, focus on Environmental Studies, Gender Studies, or Women’s Studies desired. Doctoral degree strongly
  preferred. 
• Minimum of one year of related practical/professional experience and/or training; online, higher education
  teaching experience is highly preferred.

What we’re looking for:

• Exceptional computer skills using
  Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications and Zoom meeting technology. Experience with Brightspace education software is
  preferred.
• Availability to facilitate a remote online course 1 hour live during the following days and times; Wednesday &
  Thursday 7-10pm ET, with some availability Mondays 8-10pm ET.
• Excellent communication, organizational and time management
  skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with
  minimal supervision.
• Diversity Statement that demonstrates progressively responsible experience related to diversity, equity, and
  inclusion within higher education.

Additional Information:

• Adjunct compensation varies per course
  based on student enrollment, program type and also includes a contribution to a retirement account. A typical adjunct in the School of
  General Education can expect to receive $2800 per full 10-week course. Retirement account benefits include an automatic 403(b) company
  contribution of 3% and a company match up to an additional 4% with participation in an optional 457(b) plan.
• Purdue University
  Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• This is a remote position; no relocation required. Candidates
  must be based in and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• A background check will be required for employment in this
  position. 
• When applying for a faculty position at Purdue University Global you will be asked to provide an unofficial
  transcript and if hired will be required to provide an official transcript.
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For
  Overtime) 
• Purdue Global is proud to be an EEO/AA employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain the most talented people from a
  diverse candidate pool. We celebrate the diversity of thought, backgrounds, and skills necessary to support an inclusive environment.
  Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All individuals are encouraged to apply.

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