Adj. Faculty - U.S. History and Govt.

Life University is looking for a dynamic and compassionate individual to serve as an Adjunct Faculty member in the Division of Liberal Studies and teach courses in U.S. history and government. This position will be based at Life Universitys campus in Marietta, Georgia. The successful candidate will fulfill the educational mission of the department, the college, and the university in cooperation with the other members of the department and others in the university community. The adjunct faculty is responsible for managing, implementing, responding to, and resolving reports and allegations of violations, as well as assessing the effectiveness of the Universitys conduct system. Life University has developed and implemented an Honor Code and Standards of Conduct, which serve as a set of expectations for the living and learning environment provided by the University.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Life University Honor Code as well as all university and college policies, including those in the Faculty Handbook.
• Primarily responsible for the instruction, supervision, and evaluation of students in the classroom and/or laboratory setting as well as course assessments for the department.
• Prepare a syllabus for each course taught using the college template and post it to the class on the Blackboard site.
• Teach class in a professional manner, teaching the material that is present in the syllabus and course outline.
• Start and end each class on time.
• Post in a prominent place your teaching and student office hours schedule for each quarter. Be present during student office hours. Office hours are for the primary purpose of communicating with students regarding the courses you are teaching and academic advising.
• Appropriately maintain all necessary records for each course taught.
• Request peers to assist you in proctoring exams. For large classes, every exam should have at least one proctor and the instructor present.
• Attend scheduled meetings and events as appropriate and as requested by supervisor.
• Cultivate in oneself and others an attitude of helpfulness, personal commitment to building relationships, managing to the best solution, and user friendly always.

• Masters degree in history, political science, or related field or 18 semester credit hours of graduate study in one of these discipline areas required.
• At least 2 years of college-level teaching experience required.
• Experience teaching African American history or studies preferred.
• Strong teaching and laboratory skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality in regard to students/employee information.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict timelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• High degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Multimedia and computer skills.