Purdue Global Adjunct Faculty, Applied Engineering Technology and Construction Management

Our Opportunity:

Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality
education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class
education online. Purdue Global’s School of Business and Information Technology has an
opening for Adjunct Faculty.

Job Summary:

Purdue University Global offers term by term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified
individuals who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to students in
Associates, Bachelors and Masters degree programs. This position offers an excellent
opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty
contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners in an innovative,
nontraditional university setting.

Adjunct faculty have part-time teaching roles. Courses are offered on a term by term basis.
Adjunct faculty can teach up to 2 courses per term, not to exceed 10 courses per year. This role
participates in continuing professional development and may also engage in faculty governance
and curriculum work as needed. Additional service activities may be assigned to Adjunct faculty.
Scholarship is not required. Teaching assignments for Adjunct faculty may fluctuate and are
contingent upon the schedule of courses. Adjunct faculty deliver high-quality instruction and
foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment conducive to student success.

What to expect in this role:

• Provides a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain success.
• Teaches synchronous or asynchronous seminars (10 week units) as assigned by the School or program.
• Maintains school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class.
• Ensures timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students,

• Leads message board discussion and engages students in relevant discussions and coursework.
• Partners with Academic Advisors to address student concerns. Refer students who self-

• Maintains and submits accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress.
• Delivers mid-term and final grades in accordance with the academic calendar.
• Enforces student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog.
• Attends University, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested.

• Remains current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology that are applicable

• Additional duties as assigned by the School.

Experience:

Master's Degree with experience in Applied Engineering or Construction Management
Two to four years related experience and/or training (online teaching experience is a plus).

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office suite software, such as MS Word, Excel and

• Experience with Brightspace learning management system (LMS) is preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, balance competing demands for

• Effective analytical skills with the ability to assess situations, resolve issues or make

• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a professional

Additional Information:

• Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit the

following documents when you are ready to apply: CV/Resume & Unofficial Transcripts.

School of Business : Adjunct compensation varies per course based on student enrollment, program type and also includes

a contribution to a retirement account. A typical adjunct in the School of Business can expect to receive $2600 per full 10-week course.

Retirement account benefits include an automatic 403(b) company contribution of 3% and a company match up to an additional 4%

with participation in an optional 457(b) plan.

• Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A background check will be required for employment in this position.
• We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a

• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Purdue Global is an EEO/AA employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a

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