Job Title:
Adjunct Faculty – History (General Education Courses)
Job ID:
6039
Location:
Torrey Pines – San Diego
Full/Part Time:
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
About the Position
“Our mission is to deliver an exceptional student experience by providing superior programs and services that are relevant and result in meaningful learning.”
National University is San Diego’s largest private nonprofit university. We are proud to provide high quality higher education to our diverse student population from across the United States, and in multiple countries. As an institution, we value accessibility and provide our students and faculty the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic and exciting work environment. In 2010, National University was named a Great College to Work For in a survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Adjunct faculty are valued as an integral and vital component of the University’s teaching staff, providing unique and valuable perspectives and contributions. We have an excellent opportunity for Adjunct Faculty to join our highly engaged teaching staff in the Department of Social Sciences (Undergraduate). In this role, the successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses to students seeking to gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the areas of World History, World Civilizations, with an emphasis on Expository Writing.
Note: This position will be teaching online and in-person (San Diego), 4-week general education courses in the areas of World History, Global Civilizations, with an emphasis on expository writing, critical thinking, and research skills.
Essential Job Duties:
Lead classroom sessions on-site and/or online according to university policies
Provide expertise in assigned content areas by maintaining current knowledge in the field
Respond to student needs in a timely fashion or typically within 48 hours
Provide substantive feedback to students, grade assignments, and post grades
Participate in online class discussion boards
Have a strong emphasis on student-centered learning¿by encouraging participation in their own learning and promoting student inquiry
Maintain a positive, safe, inclusive student-centric learning environment
Required Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in History, or related disciplines, from a regionally accredited university
At least two (2) years of work experience with teaching history courses in higher education
Proficiency in common internet tools, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Must reside and be eligible to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications:
Terminal degree (PhD) in a related field (i.e. History) from a regionally accredited university
Materials needed for submission:
Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Cover Letter highly preferred
If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit translation/degree evaluation from WES, AACRAO or IERF
National University offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that supports diversity.
National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employee per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a diverse mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, color, ancestry, age, family care status, veteran status, marital status, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and other legally protected group status.
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