Adjunct

Summary: Adjunct Faculty at the University serve as instructors engaged on a course-by-course or term-by-term basis to deliver instruction within assigned programs. Adjunct Faculty are responsible for the effective facilitation of assigned courses in alignment with approved syllabi, program learning outcomes, and the University's academic standards.

This position does not carry scholarship, governance or service, administrative, supervisory, or programmatic leadership responsibilities. Specific credential requirements, expectations, and course assignments are defined by the Program Director and/or Dean and may vary by discipline and delivery format. Adjunct Faculty are subject to the applicable provisions of the Faculty Handbook and Employment Handbook.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Teaching and Instruction

• Faculty are responsible for delivering course content in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the institution. Courses shall be in alignment with the Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs), Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), and Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs).

• Maintain an active, regular, and substantive instructional presence throughout each assigned course, whether in-person, online asynchronous, or online synchronous, consistent with the Faculty Handbook (if applicable).

• Faculty are required to hold office hours at a time convenient for student participation and in accordance with the expectations outlined in the Faculty Handbook (Section: Determination of Faculty Workload - Office Hours).

• Create and administer assessments aligned with the approved course syllabus, and grade student work within the timelines and quality standards established for the program.

• Provide specific, criterion-referenced, and developmental feedback that reflects the rigor of each assignment by applying rubrics consistently and transparently.

• Maintain accurate and current course records and grades in the University's learning management system in accordance with University policy.

• Submit required course materials, including syllabi and/or course shells, by the deadlines established in the Online Faculty Expectations (if applicable) and program calendar.

• Demonstrate consistent, meaningful engagement with individual students, and foster a respectful, inclusive, and professional academic environment.

• Refer students experiencing academic difficulty or distress to the appropriate program leadership or institutional resource in a timely manner.

• Notify program leadership in advance of any planned absence during an active course period and coordinate coverage as needed.

2. Professional Conduct and Compliance

• Uphold and enforce the University's Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy and report suspected violations in accordance with institutional procedures outlined in the Faculty Code of Professional Ethics section of the Faculty Handbook.

• Comply with applicable accreditation and regulatory standards governing course delivery and student accommodation.

• Maintain current licensure, certification, and/or professional credentials required by the assigned program and discipline throughout the appointment.

• Participate in adjunct orientation and any program-specific onboarding required prior to the first day of instruction.

• Adhere to the Faculty Handbook and Employment Handbook and treat all members of the University community with respect in accordance with established University values.

• Represent the University professionally in all interactions with students, colleagues, preceptors, clinical partners, and external stakeholders.

• All other duties as assigned.

Department &/or Division-Specific Requirements

The following sections are completed/confirmed by the Program Director and/or Dean at the time of posting and are specific to the assigned program, discipline, and position.