[Hiring] Adjunct Faculty-Education Leadership Capstone @Franklin University

Role Description

Franklin University invites applicants for its Adjunct Faculty-Education Leadership Capstone position beginning Summer 2026. The Adjunct Faculty role includes primary responsibility for providing quality instruction and maintaining a positive learning environment with an emphasis placed on teaching, supporting, and evaluating students. Assigned course will be for online instruction.

• Teaches courses in discipline
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades within established timeframes
• Creates a welcoming, inclusive, and productive learning environment
• Supports the resolution of student issues related to course instruction
• Provides feedback on what is working and what is not with the course
• Participates in all department meetings and required training
• Participates in personal professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Lead Faculty

Qualifications

• An in-field Doctoral degree
• Commitment to collaborative & collegiate relationships
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Knowledge of higher education regulations, compliance, and accrediting agencies
• Computer proficiency
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and members of the professional community
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Previous teaching experience

Company Description

Founded in 1902, Franklin University has built its reputation on removing barriers to higher education for ambitious adults who must balance their educational goals with other commitments. Accredited and nonprofit, Franklin has earned its long-standing reputation as an innovator in online education. The University offers applied, in-demand undergraduate, master’s, and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals.

• More than 50,000 Franklin alumni can be found around the world contributing to the communities in which they live and work.
• Franklin University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment.
• Franklin does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, disability, or veteran or military status.
• We embrace diversity and strive to create an environment where students, faculty, and staff feel a sense of belonging.
• We recognize that our collective potential can only be realized when difference is valued, equal access to opportunity is sought, and inclusion is practiced.