Adjunct Educational Leadership Instructor

Adjunct Educational Leadership Instructor

Position Summary...

Florida Coastal University is seeking a part-time Adjunct Educational Leadership Instructor to provide high-quality instruction in educational leadership. This role includes teaching assigned courses, developing instructional materials, and ensuring alignment with accreditation standards. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in educational leadership, a proven record of effective teaching, and a commitment to fostering student success.

Job Responsibilities:

Course Delivery:
• Teach assigned courses according to the academic schedule and course syllabus, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.
• Select and use appropriate textbooks and educational resources that align with course objectives and accreditation requirements.
• Develop course materials and lesson plans that reflect academic rigor and the competencies required for program accreditation.

Student Communication and Support:
• Provide students with a detailed syllabus outlining course objectives, learning outcomes, teaching methods, attendance policies, required texts, assignments, timetables, evaluation criteria, and accreditation-related competencies.
• Utilize the institution’s learning management system (LMS) for distributing the syllabus, assigning tasks, sharing materials, and communicating with students.
• Employ a variety of teaching methods to deliver course content, focusing on practical applications and meeting accreditation standards.
• Offer student support through office hours, scheduled meetings, and digital communication channels.

Assessment and Feedback:
• Evaluate student performance in relation to course objectives, learning outcomes, and accreditation benchmarks, providing timely and constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, assessments, and grades, ensuring alignment with accreditation data reporting requirements.

Course Improvement and Accreditation:
• Encourage student participation in course evaluations and use feedback to enhance teaching effectiveness and meet accreditation improvement plans.
• Regularly update and refine course content to maintain academic excellence and comply with accreditation guidelines.
• Participate in orientation sessions to fully understand the university’s mission, teaching philosophy, policies, and LMS, with a focus on accreditation standards.

Collaboration and Reporting:
• Attend meetings with the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) to discuss course dynamics, student progress, curriculum updates, and contribute to program improvement with an emphasis on accreditation.
• Assist in accreditation self-study, report preparation, and readiness for accreditation visits.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the program’s assessment plan to meet accreditation standards.
• Submit an annual performance review, including contributions to accreditation efforts as directed by the CAO.

Job Requirements: • Education and Experience:Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or a closely related field; Ph.D. preferred. • Subject Matter Expertise: Deep knowledge and understanding of educational leadership principles and practices. • Teaching Skills: Proven ability to deliver course content using diverse teaching methodologies and a commitment to innovative teaching strategies. • Learning Management Systems Proficiency: Proficiency in using LMS for course delivery, communication, and management. • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff. • Organization Skills: Strong organizational skills to structure course content and instructional materials effectively. • Assessment Skills: Experience in assessing student performance in accordance with learning objectives and outcomes. • Commitment to Professional Development: Willingness to continually update and improve teaching skills and subject matter expertise. • Availability: Ability to maintain consistent availability for student consultation through office hours, appointments, phone, or email. • Record Keeping: Excellent record-keeping skills for tracking student enrollment, attendance, assessments, and grades. • Adherence to Policies and Procedures: Familiarity with academic policies and procedures and commitment to upholding them. • Constructive Feedback: Ability to provide constructive and timely feedback to students about their progress. • Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing schedules or course requirements.

Note: Employment offers are contingent on legal authorization to work in the country and satisfactory completion of a background check, among other criteria.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $46.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 – 20 per week

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Experience:
• Teaching: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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