[Hiring] Online Adjunct Instructor - Introduction to Functional and Project Management @Rasmussen University

Role Description

This course examines various management roles and how they interrelate within organizations by analyzing the daily tasks and responsibilities within each management role. The course compares how divisional managers lead teams, investigates cross-functional team relations, and discusses the importance of developing project management skills within various management disciplines.

Reporting Relationships:

• Adjunct Faculty will report to an Academic Dean.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate both verbally and in writing with students regarding feedback on student performance consistently throughout the course and as required by the Faculty Expectations.
• Be available for students via phone, email, and for individual appointments as needed for questions and academic assistance as outlined in the Faculty Expectations.
• Respond to Dean/University staff regarding performance, student issues/concerns, or items needed for faculty file/accreditation needs in a timely manner.
• Exhibit appropriate behavior, language, professional communication, demeanor, and dress at all times.

Key Accountabilities:

• The essential function of the position includes, but is not limited to, the following tasks, duties, and responsibilities consistent with the function.
• The employee is expected to perform all other duties as requested, directed, and/or assigned.
• Adjunct faculty will be assigned up to 3 work units per academic quarter.

Teaching Effectiveness:

• Professionalism, Use of Technology, and Content Expertise.
• Dynamic, Active Classroom.
• Use of effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques; teaching and modeling appropriate level learning skills and creating an environment conducive to learning.
• Creating high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered learning including the use of live classroom tools to hold synchronous learning sessions with students.
• Clarity, relevance, and connection of class session objectives to course performance objectives.
• Organized classroom and efficient use of class time.

Subject Matter Expertise:

• Demonstrate mastery and ability to articulate and relate to students.
• Play an integral role in the development and implementation of curriculum and assessment for their area of expertise.

Student and University Support and Professionalism:

• Faculty are responsible for creating a classroom presence in support of students in collaboration with their Dean.
• Student support and outreach that supports the success of students is accomplished through faculty availability to students in all courses through synchronous or asynchronous communication and meetings to help students achieve the learning objectives for their course(s).

Faculty Meetings and other responsibilities:

• Faculty will attend events, programmatic meetings, and committee work as agreed upon and/or designated by the Dean.

Professional Development:

• Faculty must complete a minimum of six (6) Rasmussen Educational Units (REUs) annually or two (2) REUs per quarter for each quarter you teach (whichever is less) between the combined areas of Teaching Development and Development in the Discipline on an annual basis as described in the faculty handbook.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience preferred (Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of study).
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, leadership, and peers.
• Excellent written communication and strong verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Online adjuncts will need regular access to a computer with the following system requirements:
• Windows XP or greater.
• Microsoft Office 2010.
• An internet connection.

Requirements

• MBA with PMP Certification preferred, or Master's degree in Business, Management, Project Management.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Must be able to provide professional licenses/certifications required for specialized schools (Health Sciences, Nursing) before teaching; license must be active and unencumbered.
• Must be able to provide official transcripts for each degree earned from an accredited institution before teaching.

Benefits

• Rasmussen University offers a robust total rewards program that includes a competitive compensation and benefits program.
• Defined compensation structure is market competitive and built to reward performance.
• Online Part-Time (Adjunct) Instructor compensation is determined based on the workload (Work Unit) associated with the specific course assignment.
• Estimated pay is $1,700.00 per full-term Work Unit.
• Part-time employees are eligible for our 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching, paid sick leave, and a robust learning management system.
• Continuing education benefits for part-time employees include a tuition reduction on courses taken within our family of brands.
• Committed to supporting an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.