Arts & Science Adjunct Instructor (Economics) - San Antonio, United States - Hallmark University

Description

SUMMARY OF THE JOB:We are interested in developing long-term relationships with superior instructors who have high professional standards, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and a commitment to providing the finest practitioner-focused education. Teaching theory and practical applications using instructional methods and teaching skills in the classroom, curriculum, laboratory, or program related training; tracking student attendance and progress; setting educational objectives for the students; continuing curriculum development to strengthen the curricula/courses taught; on-going mentoring of students; retention; attentive to the continued needs of our students; obligated to continued self-improvement; and maintaining a satisfactory working relationship with our students, faculty, and staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and provides students with an approved Hallmark University syllabus that follows a template established by the local campus, and which includes the terminal course objectives.
• Organizes, prepares, and regularly revises and updates all course material.
• Uses appropriate technological options for online technologies and course-related software, including Websites, Teams, e-mail, and online discussions for preparing the course and making it accessible to students.
• Models effective oral and written communications that engage the students, provide clarity, and improve student learning.
• Sets clear expectations for the course by publishing course terminal objectives, assignment/examination dates, and weight the distribution of various evaluation categories.
• Ensure that the content and level of material included on exams correspond to the course terminal objectives.
• Demonstrates consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of assignments/exams and provide timely feedback to students.

PROFESSIONAL/PUBLIC ACTIVITES:

• Must participate in the Hallmark Character Program.
• All full-time faculty will be required to participate in the University commencement ceremonies, to include wearing regalia from the college/university of which the degree was received. (Three times a year.)
• Participate in training, preparation, and continuing education in instructional methods and teaching skills for residential and/or distance education.
• Participate in all department meetings.

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Additional requirements driven by state licensing or accreditation considerations may apply.
• Must have requisite subject matter expertise and instructional skills in a diverse and non-traditional environment.
• Must be able to work in a collegial manner and facilitate the efforts of diverse groups.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: PREFERRED-

• PhD or EdD preferred, with 18 graduate hours in the subject being taught for undergraduate teaching.

REQUIRED-

• Master's degree, with 18 graduate hours in the subject being taught for undergraduate teaching.

About Hallmark University:

Hallmark University is a nonprofit college offering Aviation Maintenance, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Business, and Nursing.