Adjunct Faculty, Global Alliance

Adjunct Instructor, Global Alliance

 Job Overview

 The Global Alliance at Berkeley College is seeking part-time faculty to join our team of dedicated professionals to teach onsite for a 6–8-week term at the University of Sanya in China beginning February 2025 and/or September 2025.

All courses are taught in English as part of a dual degree program in international business. MBA or higher with concentrations in international business, economics, finance, and/or information technology required.

The University of Sanya is located on the island of Hainan, off the coast of Mainland China in the South China Sea. In addition to the stipend, travel expenses, hotel stay, breakfast, and lunches on campus for the duration of the instructional term are included.

The mission of the Global Alliance at Berkeley College is to facilitate student and faculty mobility and interaction across institutions and borders. Qualified candidates should have outstanding pedagogical skills, cultural sensitivity, and global awareness. International teaching experience is preferred.

Qualified candidates can be interviewed by appointment via Zoom or in person.

Adjunct faculty will report to Dr. Jim H. Lee, Executive Director.

Stipend Range: $20,000.00 - $25,000.00

 Academic Responsibilities:

• Comply with Global Alliance guidelines and expectations for quality faculty engagement
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance teaching skills
• Attend discipline-specific and administrative meetings for adjunct faculty as scheduled
• Maintain subject-matter currency by participating in discipline-related professional communities
• Contribute to the development of dynamic co-curricular activities for students
• Demonstrate a commitment to student success
• Support Global Alliance initiatives and departments
• Teach courses using the assigned learning management platform
• Deliver effective and engaging lessons to students
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, case analyses, presentations and papers within the time frame set forth by Global Alliance policy, providing effective feedback to guide student learning and success
• Respond to students' questions and requests in a timely, professional manner
• Facilitate discussion boards using interactive media as well as promote critical thinking in working with students 

Requirements/Qualifications:

• MBA or higher degree in a business field from a regionally accredited institution
• Professional experience in the field of teaching specialization
• Experience working with learning management systems, student information systems, basic email and office suite software and advanced educational technologies and web tools 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Global awareness and cultural sensitivity
• Ability to complete required training in effective teaching strategies and methods
• Significant professional experience in the field of teaching specialization
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, comparable applications, web-conferencing tools, presentation software and learning management systems.

Berkeley College is committed to excellence in diversity and equity and the continuation of an inclusive learning and working environment.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for all positions regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin, marital and veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. We believe in fostering inclusion, acceptance, and understanding in our community by employing individuals who bring unique perspectives to the college. 

All interested individuals, including people of all races and national origin, people of all ages, people of all religions, people with or without disabilities, and/or people with any gender identity and sexual orientation, are urged to apply.

Salary : $20,000 - $25,000