Adjunct Instructor - Management & Leadership

Student-centric. Fast-paced. Collaborative. Innovative. These are all words used to describe the Bellevue University work experience (www.Bellevue.edu). We are an innovative institution providing career-relevant degrees through a variety of in-class and online learning formats to a diverse student population from high school graduates and community college transfers, to working adults and corporate learning partners and a growing international student population.

Bellevue University is seeking highly-engaged adjunct faculty who are skilled in delivering impactful teaching and learning experiences. Strong faculty engagement is extremely important to students’ academic performance, their engagement in the workplace, and their long-term well-being. Individuals who are committed to strong faculty engagement and have a passion for delivering innovative teaching and learning experiences are encouraged to apply.

Bellevue University offers quality liberal arts and career-oriented programs at undergraduate and graduate levels to a diverse student body through in-class and online venues. We emphasize teaching excellence, cyber-active learning, and interactive education. We are currently accepting resumes/vitas for online Adjunct Instructor - Management and Leadership.

Primary Area of Interest: Business Management & Business Leadership

Degree: Master’s

Degree Area: Business Management and Business Leadership

Location: Online

Key Responsibilities/Primary Functions/Essential Duties:

• The position reports to the assistant dean or designated party.
• Adjuncts spend the majority of their time interacting/engaging with students.
• Teaching undergraduate students in specific areas of expertise
• Grading assigned papers, quizzes, and exams.
• Assessing grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
• Proactively identifying, addressing, and reporting student learning issues.
• Collaborating with colleagues to facilitate student success.
• Advising students on how to be successful and achieve goals.
• Staying updated on innovations and changes within their course field.
• Engaging in professional development opportunities.

Preferred Skills: ??

• Experience in business management and leadership including supervising and leading teams.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills when responding to student and supervisor inquiries.
• Ability to respond to needs of learners from a variety of educational backgrounds in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to deliver course outcomes and content through a variety of teaching/learning styles.
• Ability to use technology effectively in teaching.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with students and colleagues.
• Prior teaching experience.

Pay:

• Adjunct Faculty are paid a fixed rate salary based on course assignment.  The compensation for course assignment ranges from $2,000 - $2,625 per course assignment based upon degree level and course modality. 
• Assigned courses are not guaranteed and are subject to student enrollment on a term-by-term basis.

NOTE:  The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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