Adjunct Instructor Of Human Services

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The School of Applied Liberal Arts and of Social Sciences invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate Human Services credit-bearing courses. Successful candidates will be available to teach a synchronous online course that meets one evening per week at 6:00 PM. Adjunct faculty members report to the Human Services Program Director, who serves under the direction of the Dean. Adjunct faculty members provide students with high-quality learning experiences on a semester-by-semester basis. Adjunct faculty members are expected to perform all instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies, and procedures of Goodwin University.

Essential Duties:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Abiding by and upholding Goodwin's mission, policies, and core values.
• Teaching undergraduate and high school students in assigned course(s).
• Implementing assigned courses as designed and specified in approved syllabi.
• Using Canvas effectively.
• Assigning grades based on the criteria specified in course syllabi and posting them to Canvas and the University's data systems within 7 days of assignment submission.
• Posting initial and midweek Canvas Announcements consistently each week.
• Providing students with individual consultations as needed.
• Assisting students with strategies for success in class.
• Providing action-oriented feedback on assignments, during synchronous class sessions, and individually.
• Communicating in a timely manner with students, faculty, and staff.
• Meeting all course and semester timelines, including submitting attendance, progress survey and student support alerts, mid-term grades, and final grades by the specified due dates.
• Staying current within the field of study.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

The successful candidate must have demonstrated the ability to:

• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work in an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity