Adjunct Instructor, Plaster College of Business and Entrepreneurship Contract

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JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job
title: Adjunct Instructor

Job code:

Department:

Evaluation group: Adjunct
Instructor

FLSA status: Exempt

Grade:

Reports to:

Positions Supervised: N/A

Summary

An adjunct instructor is responsible for teaching, service, and related administrative activities. This
position may also include academic advising, program design, and student mentoring.

Essential Job Functions and Performance
Indicators

Teaching and Learning

• Focus on the talents, interests, and future of the student by clearly
  communicating learning goals and how those goals are assessed, teaching course sessions in an organized way, providing time for reflection,
  discussion, and application of ideas or information and by making learning engaging and interesting.
• Develop adaptive thinking and
  problem-solving skills by using examples or illustrations to explain difficult points, encourage students to question ideas or information
  in the subject, adjust instruction if students experience difficulties in learning, help students to understand the language and processes
  of the subject, and help students to think through and solve problems, either by themselves or together as a group.
• Further lifelong
  learning by providing useful feedback on tests or completed assignments, using assessment results to provide extra help or extended learning
  opportunities.
• Establish a positive, productive, and respectful classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Hold
  all classes as scheduled and be punctual in starting and ending classes.
• Enforce/respect university policies, procedures, and rules
  and inform the appropriate university official of any violations or inappropriate conduct by students that cannot be redressed through
  normal faculty intervention.
• Distribute the syllabus to each student enrolled in each course taught by the first class
  meeting.
• Follow the established course schedule, and when needed, provide written notice of any substantial
  change(s).
• Require use of the course text(s) to an extent that warrants purchase.
• Ensure that students receive reasonable
  and timely assistance with course assignments/assessments as requested.
• Administer either an exam or other evaluative activity
  during the scheduled final exam time for every course.
• Determine final grades as per the method prescribed in the
  syllabus.
• Mentoring, such as promoting volunteer opportunities, conducting research with students, providing curricular enhancements
  or extensions, tutoring, promoting resume-­building initiatives, promoting responsible citizenship inside and outside of the campus,
  promoting leadership opportunities, connecting students with university resources, helping students to solve problems or adapt their
  thinking, and promoting healthy and ethical lifestyles.
• Providing an unwavering example of professionalism.
• Complete any
  other requirements as requested by the dean.

Shared Responsibility

• Engage in scholarly activities and creative
  endeavors which contribute to the academic mission of the university.
• Supervise laboratories, independent study activities, and
  off-campus learning such as practicums and internships.
• Participate in shared governance assuming positions of responsibility by
  volunteering for university events and initiatives, participating in co-curricular activities, and recruiting.
• Exhibit interpersonal
  effectiveness with and respect for students, colleagues, and administrators by acting as a team player and coordinating work behavior with
  colleagues.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Design, develop, and teach assigned undergraduate and graduate courses and
  seminars.

Job may require other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications – Required qualifications to
effectively perform the job. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. (Additional requirements
may be designated by position.)

• Master’s degree required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – May be representative,
but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilities commonly associated with this position.

• Excellent written and verbal
  communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems independently.
• Ability to be organized and work on
  multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canvas, and CAMS.

Work
Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this
job.

• General office and/or classroom conditions.

Physical Abilities – Activities that are commonly associated with
the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Stamina to teach class as required.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended time
  periods.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

The intent of this job description is to provide a
representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be
construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to
perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Equal Opportunity
Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and
local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender,
age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified
applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive
discrimination-free educational work environment.