Adjunct Faculty, Leadership and Curriculum Studies

About this role

Who You Are You are passionate about helping students achieve their educational goals. You thrive in a competitive and collaborative team environment. You are comfortable working remotely and have experience collaborating with others in a virtual environment. You possess a strong attention to detail. As an Adjunct Faculty for American College of Education, you maintain a strong academic presence and growth in professional development for teaching, scholarly or creative works, and service to the profession and to the college.

You report and work directly under the leadership of the department chair who provides guidance regarding 1) academic and teaching responsibilities, 2) service to students, department, college, and community, and 3) professional development. Compensation ACE is committed to paying a competitive wage while staying true to our mission of maintaining high-quality, affordable programs for our students. Adjuncts are paid per student per course here at ACE, and in general, the pay is $50/student at the bachelor and master levels and $126/student at the doctorate level.

There are also opportunities to serve on paid committees, as well as receive payment for writing and developing courses. What We Look for in the Ideal Candidate Demonstrates self-reliance by meeting/exceeding workflow needs. Demonstrates positive attitude and motivation, concern for students, teamwork, and excellent time management skills. Follows established processes as outlined by the organization and leadership. Completes assigned duties based on daily business needs and individual skill set.

Consistently produces a high volume of quality work. Capable, and adapts as needed, to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision and with other department personnel. Must support and embrace the embrace the College's Impact mission to improve the people and communities we serve through our civic engagement initiatives. Must have exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills.

Must be "self-motivated" as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems. Must be collaborative in driving decisions and a team player. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail. Builds and maintains student satisfaction. Recognizes and anticipates student needs. Day to Day Responsibilities In this role, you will wear different hats, but your skills will be especially essential in the following areas: Academic and Teaching Responsibilities: An adjunct faculty relates directly to students, handling instructional responsibilities to support, strengthen, and enhance the learning experience.