[Hiring] Adjunct Faculty Online - BS Child and Family Services @Abilene Christian University

Role Description

• Provide high-quality instruction, direction and support for students in the online classroom environment.
• Provide rich and timely feedback on student work, being both encouraging and constructively critical.
• Facilitate a range of class sizes, up to 29 students.
• Place students in groups on Canvas for assignments/discussions.
• Provide timely and helpful answers to students’ inquiries regarding course material or academic matters.
• Be available for virtual meetings with students one-on-one or in group settings and hold a minimum of two office hours per week.
• Facilitate and grade all assignments in a timely manner (within 24-72 hours).
• Enter final course grades after consultation with the lead faculty and/or program director by CHHS deadline.
• Alert lead faculty or Program Director to any student issues, including performance issues (e.g. failing grades, failing to turn in assignments, etc.) and policy violation issues (e.g. plagiarism).
• Comply with all pertinent policies and procedures outlined in Abilene Christian University’s Handbook, Faculty Guidelines, and those specified by ACU’s College of Health and Human Services.
• Provide feedback to program director for program and/or course improvement.
• Participate in faculty meetings as able.
• Attend/complete program and CHHS faculty training and provide credentialing/records updates as required.
• Other duties, as assigned and directed by lead faculty and/or Program Director.

Qualifications

• Professional Master's degree or higher with a focus on Human Development Family Services, Marriage and Family Therapy, Family Science/Studies, Family and Human Services, Development (Child or Adolescent) or closely related field.
• At least 5 years of child and family services-related field experience (preferred).
• Previous online teaching experience in higher education strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to view and manage role and responsibilities in relation to larger mission, goals and perspective of the university.
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment when interacting with students, other faculty and staff.

Requirements

• Attention to detail and follow through.
• Time management skills.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Computer proficiency.
• Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Provide quality instruction and support to students while maintaining academic and university standards.
• Ability to collaborate or work independently as the situation requires.

Physical Requirements

• Majority of work is performed in front of a computer and on the telephone; must have the ability to use the computer and remain stationary for long periods of time.
• Manage conversations in person, online and by telephone.
• Work well under pressure and manage stress well.
• Communicate clearly: speak, read, write, and hear clearly to perform essential functions.