Online Adjunct Professor - Philosophy

Part-Time Faculty – Philosophy
Online (This is a Virtual Position)

Bryant & Stratton College is seeking a Part-Time instructor to teach Philosophy courses
Requirements: Qualified candidate will possess a Master’s degree in Philosophy. Online teaching experience preferred.

To be considered for a Part-Time faculty position, applicants are required to submit the following items with the application:

• Resume/CV
• PhD (if applicable), Masters, and Bachelor’s unofficial transcripts
• At least 3 professional references (be sure to include phone numbers and email addresses)

During the application process, please be sure to upload all of these documents under the documents section.

Position Status: Non - Exempt

Reports To: Program Manager/Faculty Administrator

Location: Remote (Orchard Park, NY)

Salary Range:

$1850 - $2000 per course

The salary range for this position reflects a comprehensive evaluation of multiple factors that influence compensation determinations, encompassing considerations such as degree level, professional licenses, certifications, and various organizational requirements. It's important to note that the disclosed range estimate may not account for potential geographical variations linked to the location where the position is filled or the number of students per class. At Bryant & Stratton College, it is uncommon for individuals to be brought on board at or close to the upper limit of the compensation range assigned to their respective roles. Compensation decisions are always contingent on the unique circumstances and specific details of each individual case.

Position Summary:

Bryant & Stratton College Online Adjunct Instructors will support the college mission by facilitating an active virtual learning classroom through alternative delivery methodologies. Instructors will maintain contemporary knowledge and skills in their discipline to support their expected classroom responsibilities. Instructors will participate in departmental and campus-wide activities to support the needs of the student population and Online Education team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Classroom Preparation & Performance:

1. Prepare course(s) assigned in Blackboard with required elements by designated deadline.
2. Prepare Beginning of Term documents for each assigned course ensuring accuracy and quality each session and upload to course in Blackboard per established due dates.
3. Review course(s) assigned in Blackboard prior to each session start to verify content aligns with Introductory Documents and meets Course Preparation Checklist.
4. Throughout each active session, provide approximately 12-15 hours per week of instruction over the course of five days each week, per course (facilitating discussion, hosting Virtual Office Hours, grading student work, checking email, and answering student inquiries within a 24-48 hour period).
5. Facilitate Discussion (with substantive, high-quality posts and higher-order questioning) ensuring a minimum of posting replies at least three days in each week’s discussion (including weeks 1 & 7.5), responding to 100% of students within the designated timeframe each week per class.
6. Demonstrate the ability to apply Chickering's Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education which will be evaluated through informal and formal observations annually.
7. Host one Virtual Office Hour per week for every assigned course section, using Blackboard’s Collaboration tool or other forum as approved by Program Manager.
8. Ensure gradebook is updated each week, for Weeks 1-6, no later than Thursday by 11:59pm, ET - review student work adhering to grading rubrics and providing detailed, individualized feedback. Ensure 0’s are entered for students who do not submit each week’s assignment(s). Grades for Weeks 7 and 7.5, along with course final grades, must be completed by Thursday at 9am, ET.
9. Must utilize Blackboard’s Retention Center as a tool to monitor and contact all at-risk students each week. The Retention Center should also be used to contact the student’s advisor when necessary.
10. Utilize active learning strategies, authentic assessments, and APA guidelines and encourage student usage of electronic portfolio assignments to support the teaching and learning outcomes of the College.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Administrative Requirements Outside of Teaching:

1. Maintain a current knowledge of teaching disciplines/fields of study and best practices in distance education through professional development opportunities.
2. Respond to student and staff inquiries within a 24-48-hour period.
3. Participate in all live and asynchronous faculty meetings whether currently teaching or not in order to stay credentialed for upcoming sessions.
4. Participate in campus-wide initiatives in support of recruitment, retention, and graduation goals.
5. Maintain a current teaching portfolio per the required categories of B&SC.
6. Complete all required components of the online faculty lifecycle.
7. In addition to the criteria identified here, adjunct faculty are required to adhere to and uphold all established operational policies and procedures as described in operating documentation (Official Catalog, Faculty Guide, Associate Guide).

All course assignments are based on a variety of factors including adherence to all administrative requirements (ie., faculty meeting attendance, final grades, and course preparation), projected student enrollments and scheduling needs of the program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

All instructors will possess and exhibit the qualities of professionalism, integrity, self-esteem, self-motivation, and a strong desire to guide students to improve their career prospects.

All instructors are expected to possess the credential and experiential requirements as described in Bryant & Stratton College Policies. All instructors are expected to maintain a contemporary skill set in support of active learning and authentic assessment evaluation methodology.

Upon hire, the College has designated a probationary period of twelve months for an Associate to be trained and assimilated into the College and to ensure all job responsibilities are met.

Application Process:

Please complete an application, and upload a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, copies of license, and teaching philosophy for consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.