Graduate Public Administration Adjunct Faculty Job Listing at Kaplan in United States of America

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Graduate Public Administration Adjunct Faculty
Req # 21593BR
Division Kaplan University
State Nationwide
City Virtual
Full Time/Part Time Part-Time
Job Description Position Summary
Kaplan University 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, non-traditional university setting.

Key Job Responsibilities
Providing a learning environment that supports student success.

Teaching synchronous or asynchronous seminars as assigned by school or program.

Development and posting of the class syllabi in the class Message Board.

Maintaining school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class.

Ensuring timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students, administrators, and other school officials.

Leading message board discussions and engaging students in relevant discussion and coursework.

Partnering with Academic Advisors to address student concerns.

Maintaining and submitting accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress.

Delivering mid-term and final grades to the Registrar's Office according to the academic calendar.

Enforcing student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog.

Attending department and faculty meetings.

Additional duties as may be assigned by the School.

Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D or other terminal degree in Public Administration or related field from a regionally accredited institution.

1-3 years related experience.Candidates must have at least 2 years teaching experience in higher education and be currently or recently working as professionals in public administration, public policy, non-profit administration, or other related fields. Academic curriculum or course development experience preferred, especially in the fields of public administration or public policy.

Microsoft Office suite. Exceptional computer skills using Microsoft Office applications and adobe connect meeting technology.

Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with minimal supervision.