Adjunct Faculty - Education

Job DetailsJob Location: Midland University - Fremont, NE 68025Midland University is seeking to recruit a pool of adjunct faculty members to teach one or more of our eight-week graduate courses in the Walker School of Education. All courses are taught exclusively online in a primarily asynchronous format. Please submit the materials listed below. If qualified, candidates will be placed into an adjunct pool and called when/if needed.  Responsibilities: Adjunct faculty members will teach in an exclusively online environment, supporting students from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions within education (e.g., special education, general education, instructional facilitators, aspiring educational leaders). The Master of Education in Leadership, Teaching, and Learning includes students pursuing the following concentrations: Principal Endorsement (Nebraska PK-8, 7-12, or K-12), English as a Second Language, High Ability Learners, and Classroom Behavior Management. The Master of Special Education includes students pursuing their Behavior Intervention Specialist Endorsement.  The Doctor of Education (EdD) focuses on Leadership and Innovation. Adjunct faculty will demonstrate a commitment to Midland’s vision, mission, and the graduate program’s Program Learning Outcomes. Teaching responsibilities include: facilitating online courses; providing individualized feedback to students in a timely fashion; providing support and strategies to enhance students’ academic writing and scholarship; responding to student, faculty, and administration inquiries within 24 hours; participating in online or video discussions with students; bringing profession-specific knowledge and expertise into the online learning setting; fostering an online learning experience that is inclusive, rigorous, and engaging; and collaborating with students and faculty to ensure course and program learning outcomes are being met by students.    Compensation/Benefits: • Wages paid on a per-course basis commensurate with education, experience, and individual strengths • An engaging, respectful and productive working environment • Access to campus events, including sporting events and theatrical performances Timeline: Hiring for these positions is cyclical and on-going, dependent on program growth and the schedule of courses.  This position will remain open until filled.  Interested applicants should submit their application along with the following documents:   Cover letter/Letter of Interest describing your area(s) of expertise Resume/CV Transcript of all degrees earned (unofficial transcripts acceptable until offered the position) Copy of teaching license and all relevant endorsement areas Complete contact information of at least three current references Midland University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.     QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:  Doctoral degree in a related field from an accredited university  Three to five years of professional or research experience within professional field Experience teaching graduate level courses or leading adult learning efforts in one’s organization Exceptional verbal and written communication skills A passion for learning, teaching, and leading A strong understanding of graduate-level academic writing Preferred: Minimum two years of experience teaching online courses Educational Leadership experience preferred (e.g., instructional facilitator, principal, superintendent experience) Familiarity with APA 7th edition Prior experience working with diverse populations in academic and professional settings Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster a collegial work environment that encourages change and innovation; and an ability to interact effectively and work productively, cooperatively, and collaboratively with a variety of individuals and groups