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SalaryWaldorf University in Forest City, Iowa is currently seeking candidates specifically for the following adjunct faculty-teaching positions and course writing in the Graduate degree online program:
Masters in Education
- EDU 5070 Social-Emotional Learning for Students
- EDU 5700 Digital Strategies for 21st Century Learning
- EDU 6000 Assessment, Learning, and Action Research
- EDU 6100 Classroom Management for Effective Learning
The following job description addresses the general qualifications to teach graduate level courses for the online Master’s program at Waldorf University. Courses are taught using the Blackboard Learning Management System. A terminal degree is required with a minimum of 18 credit hours in the field of study. Candidates who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
This position will report to and be under the supervision of the appropriate Department Chair, or Academic Program Director as assigned by the Dean of the University. These are Waldorf University Faculty Positions, Part-time, off-campus, adjunct faculty.
Teaching Responsibilities
- Teach assigned courses in field of expertise and maintain current knowledge in the discipline.
- Grade assignments within the time limits set by the Waldorf University Term Grading Schedule.
- Check the course site on a daily basis during the term.
- Be available by phone and/or email during Waldorf University normal operating hours or as otherwise scheduled. Monday-Thursday 8am-5pmCST, Friday 8am-3pm CST.
- Provide academic assistance and motivation to students throughout the entire period of the course. Encourage students to complete all course assignments and exams within the time allotted for the completion of the course.
- Communicate plagiarism issues to the Office of Online Learning.
- Work with Online Learning Specialists regarding student and course issues.
- Consult with the Office of Online Learning or the Dean of the University as necessary to resolve student complaints.
- Remain current in the teaching disciplines through continued involvement in professional development activities. Each year, faculty members must successfully complete at least one professional development activity (workshop, seminar, and/or conference).
Program Maintenance
- Communicate with the Director of Online Learning and Instructional Design regarding course changes, amendments and updates, as needed.
- Review summary data provided in student evaluations of courses and provide a review of the courses you teach.
Other Duties as Assigned
- Waldorf University, in accordance with Higher Learning Commission accreditation requirements, requires Graduate Faculty to engage in, and provide evidence of, scholarship and professional development in your respective field.
- Waldorf University, in accordance with Higher Learning Commission accreditation requirements, requires Graduate Faculty to engage in, and provide evidence of, scholarship and professional development in your respective field.
- May serve as an adviser in the selection and/or addition of courses and textbooks within the discipline, minimally on an annual basis or as needed.
- Develop, coordinate, and write new courses, revisions of existing courses, and learning materials related to the discipline to ensure relevant, distance-oriented material. The new course or revision is to be completed no later than 45 calendar days after the assignment date. (Available as an additional contractual obligation)
- Evaluate courses and curricula and make recommendations to the Director of Online Learning. (Available as an additional contractual obligation)
- Resolve course content discrepancies and confirm accuracy of content in the courses that you teach.
- Serve as committee member on department and university committees as requested.
- Serve as subject matter expert and provide advice regarding discipline-specific issues, accrediting bodies and reports, as requested.
- Perform other functions as required by the Academic Dean, University Dean, or Department Chair.
All hires will require e verify.
(Official transcripts will be requested later in the selection process.)
Electronic Application is Preferred.
