Online English Adjunct Faculty

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Description

Since 1966, ECPI University’s employees have been dedicated to helping students achieve their academic and career goals through our unique education model. If you are looking for an opportunity to share your industry experience, provide practical hands-on instruction, and make a real difference in our students’ lives, ECPI University may be for you.

We are seeking English professionals to join our faculty team. As a faculty member, you’ll provide practical hands-on instruction through the Canvas LMS in an engaging learning environment, incorporating innovative teaching methodologies in order to enhance the learning experience of our students and achieve learning outcomes.

Our terms are five weeks long and offer faculty the perfect environment in which to share their specific industry experiences to help students achieve learning outcomes. Candidates must be available evenings and weekends to support our busy adult learners.

Education:

• Master’s degree in English or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline from a regionally accredited educational institution.

Experience:

• 3-5 years industry experience required;
• 10-15 years career industry experience preferred.
• Industry experience must be within the last 5 years.
• 2 years online teaching/curriculum experience, and strong online webinar presentation skills a plus.
• Canvas LMS experience preferred.

Required Skills:

• Strong active-learning skills for effective instruction.
• Experience in a student-centric and hands-on learning environment
• The highest levels of integrity at all times.
• Able to work in a 5 week course accelerated environment
• Approachable and builds rapport quickly
• Attentive listener, and able to see multiple perspectives
• First point of contact to troubleshoot software or technical concerns for students.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills.

Online Faculty Technical Requirements:

• Reliable high-speed internet required
• Responsible for supplying your own windows-based computer and webcam.
• Your computer system must pass the ECPI University minimum requirements test.
• Required to teach one live session each week and hold one live office hour per week via Zoom

Benefits of Employment

ECPI University provides comprehensive benefits for part-time employees or adjunct faculty, some of which are highlighted below:

• Competitive compensation
• Tuition scholarship program available to Adjunct faculty members and their immediate family members after one year of service and has taught at least seven (7) terms
• Retirement plan
• Health Advocate
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts
• IPad/Computer Purchase Program
• Employee Referral Program

ECPI University is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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