Adjunct Instructors

University of Holy Cross is a Catholic, national, and comprehensive higher education institution known for the ability to balance liberal arts and sciences and nationally accredited professional programs.

The University is acclaimed for its individualized service to a diverse student body, the integration of mind and heart in the Marianite tradition, and the academic preparation for competent professionals in service to the larger community.

The University strives to live the mission through our core values of Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, and Compassionate Service. Through these words, we educate the whole person in the true tradition of the Marianites of Holy Cross.

You are a part of our team. As a member of the team of UHC, you will be expected to contribute your talents and energies to improve the environment and quality of the University, as well as the constituencies of the University. In return, you will be given opportunities to grow and advance in your career.

University of Holy Cross is dedicated to:

• Providing students a quality education at the best price with the best service.
• Providing members of the team with wages and benefits comparable to others doing similar work within similar higher educational institutions and within the region.

The only things we require for employment, compensation, advancement, and benefits are performance and a good team attitude; however, all employment at UHC is "at will." No one will be denied opportunities or benefits on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran's status, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions; nor will anyone receive special treatment for those reasons.

To join the University of Holy Cross team, see the job opportunities posted below and provide the requested information. This will be forwarded to the head of the search committee for the particular job you are applying. If your qualifications meet our needs, someone will contact you to set up an interview with the committee. If your qualifications do not meet the needs for that particular job, we do keep your information on file for six months in the event that another position would become available more suited to your qualifications.

UHC assures equal opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, or veteran's status in the admission to, participation in, or employment of its programs and activities.

Adjunct Instructors

The University of Holy Cross invites applications for Adjunct Instructors in the Doctorate in Executive Leadership Program. The position starts August 11, 2025. Deadline to apply is April 15, 2025.

Position Description

Adjunct Instructor is a part-time faculty position. The instructor is contracted per course on a semester by semester terms of employment.

Responsibilities

Planning and delivering instruction, testing, and reporting in the assigned course(s) in accordance with course description, syllabus, learning outcomes, and University policies. The instructor must also be available for student conferences to review individual student progress. Additional responsibilities include maintaining student attendance records and adhering to academic calendar deadlines. The Adjunct Instructor must demonstrate the ability to effectively educate students and to exemplify the mission of the University to educate the minds and hearts of its students.

Qualifications

This position requires a terminal degree in the content area. At least three years of experience post-degree attainment, and experience in the workforce to include leading office, department, school, or free enterprise agency. The instructor must possess exemplary interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively with a wide range of students, and skills in establishing and managing course content and academic deadlines.

Applicants who meet the qualifications listed above are invited to submit a complete application packet, consisting of a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to Melanie Erlinger, merlinger@uhcno.edu in a single submission. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Holy Cross assures equal opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, or veterans’ status in the admission to, participation in, or employment of its programs and activities.