Adjunct Faculty, Transportation And Supply Chain Institute

Adjunct Faculty, University College, Transportation and Supply Chain Institute
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The University of Denver has the distinction of being the oldest independent university in the Rocky Mountain region, giving it a tradition of 150 years of academic excellence. As one of ten colleges at the University of Denver, University College is the college of continuing and professional studies and has been a leader in adult education since 1938. Our mission as a private institution dedicated to the public good is to deliver enduring professional growth and personal development by providing adult learners access to the University of Denver through alternative educational pathways. We seek adjunct instructors who will commit to and advance our mission and commitment to inclusive excellence. University College offers fully accredited and affordable educational experiences specifically designed for busy adults. Learn more about University College at https://universitycollege.du.edu/about/.
Position Summary
We are currently seeking Adjunct Faculty with extensive industry experience in Transportation and Supply Chain to teach in the Executive masters program for the Transportation and Supply Chain Institute, facilitating the learning experience of adult learners in career-focused programs. Applicants should strive to exemplify our values: honor the individual, champion learning, transform lives, work together, and pursue excellence. The University of Denver deeply values inclusive excellence, recognizing that its success is dependent on how well it values, engages, and includes the rich diversity of constituents; to learn more about inclusive excellence at the University of Denver, please visit http://www.du.edu/cme/resources/inclusive-excellence.html. Our Adjunct Faculty actively contribute to inclusive excellence goals through their teaching efforts and professional work. University College builds an educational community that embodies values of inclusivity and diversity. We embrace a commitment to inclusive excellence by fostering a welcoming environment for our diverse students, staff, and faculty to learn and grow. We embed the values of diversity and inclusivity in all our programs: lifelong learning opportunities and varied curricular offerings.
The Adjunct Faculty role we are hiring for in the Transportation and Supply Chain Institute is to teach graduate students in core management courses specifically related to leadership design, development, and administration. We are actively hiring for all five of the following courses:

Course Title:
Credits:
Summary Description:
Excellence in Leadership (TRAN 4400)
2
This course provides an integrated exploration of current topics that are most important for effective leadership. Current best leadership practices will be reviewed, and common leadership challenges within organizations will be analyzed for successful resolution.
Individual Leadership Development Project
(TRAN 4870)
4
This course will guide students through the process of developing and executing individualized leadership development projects to enhance specific leadership skills and goals within their current management structure or an assigned organization. Through work over the six quarters of the program, the leadership projects will provide a unique opportunity for each student to hone critical aspects of her/his leadership, which, in turn, benefits the students, their organizations, and the larger transportation, logistics, and Supply Chain community.
Business Planning Thesis (TRAN 4880)
4
This course will guide students through the creation of a comprehensive business development and/or productivity improvement-oriented business plan, with a preferred focus on the transportation industry, to develop a new revenue growth or new service opportunity for their organization or an assigned organization. Through work over the six quarters of the program, this project provides each student with important business planning and development skills to create an implementable business plan, which may provide tangible benefits to their sponsoring organization as well.
Executive Management Practices in Organizations (TRAN 4410)
1
This course provides a comprehensive view of best practices for executive management in workplaces. Organizational situations will be assessed from a variety of viewpoints and policies analyzed for optimal execution of strategy.
Leading with Integrity (TRAN 4420)
1
This course explores ethical decision making and values-based leadership. Values, ethics, and organizational philosophies will be assessed for best application in various corporate settings.

Please visit https://transportation.du.edu/about for a full overview of the Transportation and Supply Chain Institute and masters program.
Essential Functions
Adjunct faculty at University College are subject matter experts in their field and integrate professionally relevant, diverse examples into their teaching and discussions. They adhere to University College Faculty Teaching Expectations and meet the following expectations:
Prepare Course Container for the Quarter

• Prepare and post course syllabus using the University College syllabus template by deadlines.
• Update policies, ensure content is error-free, and become familiar with ed-tech tools embedded into the course.

Provide Subject Matter Expertise

• Make clear to students how content is professionally applicable.
• Foster and model critical thinking through videos that demonstrate or explain, discussions, and/or live synchronous sessions.

Maintain Regular and Consistent Instructor Presence in Your Course

• Integrate instructor-generated weekly videos.
• Employ University College-supported ed-tech tools.
• Consistently and equitably support and communicate with each student.
• Employ highly engaged discussion facilitation.
• In online classes, engage in discussion boards with substantive comments no fewer than three days per week.

Provide Specific, Relevant, and Timely Feedback

• Provide feedback on student work within seven days of submission.
• Use grading rubrics for all assignments.
• Provide specific grading comments that foster growth, improvement, and learning.

Foster an Engaged and Inclusive Learning Environment

• Foster an environment in which students feel comfortable sharing their ideas, thoughts, and questions.
• Facilitate active discussions that embrace a diversity of perspectives.
• Ensure that you and your students engage in professional and appropriate communication.
• Utilize and engage diverse perspectives in teaching materials and practices.

Model and Uphold Academic Standards

• Report concerns regarding the DU Honor Code.
• Use plagiarism-detection tool embedded in Canvas.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of organizational design and organizational management
• Ability to select the most relevant instructional multimedia and/or tech tools, and write effective copy, texts, audio, and video scripts.
• Knowledge of and experience with higher education in general and adult learners in particular.
• Proven excellent project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in groups.
• Strong professional demeanor.
• Ability to adapt priorities and focus.
• Commitment to showcasing a diverse range of perspectives, experts, authors, and resources.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
• Ph.D. in the teaching topic you are applying to teach or a master's degree and no fewer than 10 years of industry/topic experience.

Successful teaching/facilitation experience with adults.

Preferred Qualifications

Work or academic experience congruent with the content of a course or courses offered within the Transportation and Supply Chain industries.

Reside in the U.S. and are legally allowed to work in the U.S.

Substantial industry experience in the Transportation and Supply Chain field.

Recognition of professional accomplishment in an area of expertise related to courses within the Transportation and Supply Chain Institute or leadership development.

Publication or professional presentations in Transportation and Supply Chain and/or leadership development field.

Licensing and/or certification by professional organizations.

Completion of an education or training program on adult learning or internship/mentorship that addresses adult learning principles and practices.

Able to teach on-campus at the University of Denver.

Work Schedule
University College Adjunct Faculty schedules vary from term to term based on quarterly course assignments and program meetings. Important Dates for each quarter can be found on our website: https://universitycollege.du.edu/important-dates/
Application Deadline
Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed for the 2024-2025 academic year with the potential to start in Fall 2024 (September).
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu and complete the supplemental Application Form (via Qualtrics) to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Course Rate
Following are the rates for a typical course:
1-Credit Courses= $1500
2-Credit Courses = $3000
4-Credit Courses = $6000
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, available market information, and course enrollment but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.
Benefits
The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
During the application process, you will be asked to complete a Qualtrics survey and include the following:

1. Cover Letter outlining your interest in teaching at University College and qualifications.
2. CV or Resume
3. Names and contact information for three references.
4. Unofficial or official transcripts of your highest degree
5. Diversity statement: Please provide a personal statement about your experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in management and/or teaching.

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the Universitys educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights (" POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination Statement.
All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.