Adjunct Faculty Job Description
The following document describes the general responsibilities that JMVU University expects of adjunct faculty members, as well as their specific duties. Some specific duties described herein may change from one academic year to the next; however, such changes will be discussed between you and the Dean of Academic Affairs or the Vice-President of Administration and Academic Affairs. The responsibilities of Adjunct Faculty will be similar to those of part-time faculty members and will be outlined specifically in their contract. Nevertheless, adjunct faculty members will generally teach only one or two semesters on a contract basis and will not be considered employees of JMVU. As such, they will not be eligible for participation in the employee benefits package of the University.
General Principles for All Faculty Members:
A faculty member is responsible for creating a learning and teaching environment for students in accordance with the educational objectives of the university. All faculty members are expected to adhere to the following principles:
Possess appropriate and current knowledge and expertise in the subject area taught;
Provide competent instruction and academic advisement;
Evaluate students fairly on the basis of academic performance;
Encourage free and open discussion, inquiry, and expression by students;
Treat information about students’ beliefs, academic records, political attitudes, and personal lives as confidential information;
Co-operate in identifying departmental needs and assisting in departmental activities;
Participate in university and community activities beyond the departmental level; and
To refrain from any activities which would constitute academic misconduct, a conflict of interest, or the appearance of a breach of professional ethics, when engaging in professional activities inside or outside the University.
All faculty members have a requirement of a minimum of one hour per week per class to be available for students who have questions or require counseling and/or guidance. In addition, faculty members are required to spend additional time performing tasks relating to their position.
Description of Adjunct Faculty Position:
Adjunct faculty members are persons who are appointed by contract for one or two semesters and whose primary responsibility is teaching, which includes student advising and other duties inherent in the position. Adjunct faculty members must meet the academic and professional preparation requirements of part-time faculty. They are appointed by the Vice-President of Administration and Academic Affairs or the Dean of Academic Affairs. Adjunct faculty will meet the requirements set forth in the syllabus for the course that they will be teaching, as well as all requirements under Florida law. Their responsibilities are the same as those of part-time faculty and are outlined specifically in this job description. Adjunct faculty generally teach 1-3 credit hours per semester
Adjunct faculty members report directly to the Dean of Academic Affairs and are evaluated on a semester basis. A satisfactory evaluation is based upon satisfactory fulfillment of the duties of the position as described below, the general principles for all faculty members as described previously and the criteria stated in the university’s evaluation form for classroom observations. The evaluation form measures the following elements of classroom functioning: punctuality in beginning class, instructional strategies, mastery of content presented, teaching materials, learning activities, and closing activity. After each observation, a copy of the evaluation form will be placed in the faculty member’s personnel file. A signed copy of this job description will also be placed in each faculty member’s personnel file. All faculty members are also evaluated by their students each semester.
Duties of the Position:
- Teach classes as assigned.
- Maintain adequate records of attendance, progress and evaluation for all students enrolled in classes assigned. (Copies of grades must be submitted to the Office of Academic Affairs throughout the grading period.
- Revise, update, and file with both the Office of the Academic Affairs Department and Dean, syllabi for each class to be taught, no later than one week before the beginning of each semester.
- Develop new course materials as needed.
- Communicate with the Dean and assist in evaluating course objectives and sequencing.
- Recommend curricular changes as appropriate.
- Advise students and assist in monitoring “at risk” students with poor academic performance
- Report any needed repairs of equipment and any needed supplies to the Dean.
- Recommend to the Library Director the acquisition of reference materials for the course or department.
- Develop new course(s) as requested by the Dean or Vice-President of Administration and Academic Affairs.
- Attend faculty meetings and departmental meetings, as requested.
- Engage in personal and professional development and complete a personal professional development plan each year;
- Attend faculty orientation and professional development workshops as required;
- Know the purpose and goals of JMVU, espouse them in individual job performance and assist the Dean in serving as JMVU Ambassadors.
Job Type: Contract
Course Delivery and schedule
All courses at Jose Maria Vargas University are synchronize online this means classes are live and instructors must interact with students during the class time.
Morning classes at the university are
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Night classes at the university are
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $1,575.00 per month
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Work Location: Remote