Global Adjunct Faculty, Aviation job at Purdue University in US National

Title: Purdue Global Adjunct Faculty, Aviation (REMOTE) Location:United States Job Description: Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online. Purdue Global’s School of Aviation has an opening for Adjunct Faculty. Job Summary: Purdue University Global offers term by term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified individuals who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to students in Associates, Bachelors and Masters degree programs. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners in an innovative, nontraditional university setting. Adjunct faculty have part-time teaching roles. Courses are offered on a term by term basis. Adjunct faculty can teach up to 3 courses per term, not to exceed 10 courses per year. This role participates in continuing professional development and may also engage in faculty governance and curriculum work as needed. Additional service activities may be assigned to Adjunct faculty. Scholarship is not required. Teaching assignments for Adjunct faculty may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of courses. Adjunct faculty deliver high-quality instruction and foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment conducive to student success. What to expect in the role: Provides a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain success. Teaches synchronous or asynchronous seminars (10 week units) as assigned by the School or program. Maintains school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class. Ensures timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students, administrators, and other University officials. Leads message board discussion and engages students in relevant discussions and coursework. Partners with Academic Advisors to address student concerns. Refer students who self-identify with a potential need for an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to Student Accessibility Services (SAS), and comply with all student accommodations communicated by SAS in writing. Maintains and submits accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress. Delivers mid-term and final grades in accordance with the academic calendar. Enforces student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog. Attends University, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested. Remains current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology that are applicable to the program. Additional duties as assigned by the School. Experience: Required: Master’s degree in Aviation or a related field of study 3 years of professional experience in the aviation industry or related field. 737 cockpit and flight deck knowledge and experience is required. 1 year of online, higher education teaching experience preferred What we're looking for: Exceptional computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications and Zoom meeting technology. Experience with Brightspace education software is preferred. Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills, and with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with minimal supervision. Capable of building strong working relationships across teams, departments and Schools. Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times. Additional Information: Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position. School of Aviation only: Adjunct compensation varies per course based on student enrollment, program type and also includes a contribution to a retirement account. A typical adjunct in the School of Aviation can expect to receive $3100 per full 10-week course. Due to the nature of the program, courses are typically in the low-enrollment category. Retirement account benefits include an automatic 403(b) company contribution of 3% and a company match up to an additional 4% with participation in an optional 457(b) plan. This is a remote position; no relocation required. Candidates must be based in and legally authorized to work in the United States. A background check will be required for employment in this position. When applying for a faculty position at Purdue University Global you will be asked to provide an unofficial transcript and if hired will be required to provide an official transcript. FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime) Purdue Global is an EO/EA University. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a broad pool of applicants. Purdue Global celebrates a variety of perspectives, experiences, and skills to support a success-focused environment for employees and students. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All are encouraged to apply. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job