Adjunct Faculty, Center for Lifelong Learning

Job Purpose:

Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach in the Certificate in Foundational Leadership program within the Center for Lifelong Learning. The successful candidate will have practical, hands-on experience applying leadership skills into real-world settings, along with the enthusiasm, presence, and skills to engage adult learners in a synchronous online learning environment. The ideal instructor will be committed to pursuing excellence in teaching, fostering creativity, and promoting an inclusive, collaborative learning experience.

The instructor will be fully responsible for course planning, delivering live online class sessions, creating and collecting assignments, submitting grades, and being available to students for one hour of office hours per week per course, if needed. Gonzaga University is committed to building an intellectually vibrant and culturally inclusive community for our students, faculty, and staff. Adjunct faculty members teach up to 6 credits per academic term, and assignments will be coordinated with the department each semester.

For more information on our mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement

Essential Functions:

• Prepare, plan, and teach assigned synchronous online courses
• Facilitate engaging, discussion-based learning experiences using leadership tools and methods
• Hold virtual office hours (amount determined in consultation with the Director)
• Create and grade assignments, including submitting grades according to established deadlines 
• Supervise a CLL-designated teaching assistant to provide course support
• Utilize Canvas, Gonzaga’s Learning Management System (LMS) to post materials, communicate with students, and manage assignments 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Engineering, Education, or related discipline)
• Demonstrated practical experience applying leadership principles in professional or organizational settings
• Experience teaching, training, or facilitating workshops for adult learners

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher (or equivalent professional experience)
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including the ability to engage and support diverse learners
• Experience using online teaching platforms and an LMS (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle)
• Commitment to inclusive pedagogy and collaborative learning

Educational Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree

Physical & On-Campus Requirements:

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: N/A - Remote

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Daily (>75% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Rarely (1%-49% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight: Rarely (1%-49% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)