Adjunct

Adjunct

Logan University - Chesterfield, MO

Job Overview

Position Type: Part Time

Job Shift: Any

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Category: Education

Job Description

Part-Time Faculty at the University hold fractional appointments and carry a defined scope of faculty responsibilities of teaching, service, and scholarship proportional to their appointment fraction (FTE), as defined in the Faculty Handbook and set forth in the individual Faculty Workload Assignment. Faculty Members deliver high-quality instruction within assigned programs in alignment with approved syllabi, program learning outcomes, and the University's academic standards.

Scholarship and service obligations, where assigned, are pro-rated to the fractional load and specified in the Faculty Workload Assignment. Specific rank, credential requirements, workload parameters, and course assignments are defined by the Program Director and/or Dean through the Faculty Workload Assignment process and may vary by discipline, rank, and delivery format. Faculty Members are subject to 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).
• 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.
• Monitor student progress and at-risk indicators within assigned courses and 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. Scholarship and Professional Development

• Engage in scholarly activity only to the extent assigned in the Faculty Workload Assignment; scholarship obligations are pro-rated to the fractional appointment and may be limited or waived depending on the appointment fraction.
• Maintain currency in the field through ongoing professional development, which may include participation in discipline-specific organizations, continuing education, and emerging pedagogical practices.
• Participate in required faculty development activities as directed, including instructional-technology training, course-quality workshops, and accreditation-related development.

3. Service and Stewardship

• Where assigned, participate in program, college, and university governance through committee service, faculty meetings, and shared governance structures, proportional to the fractional load and as defined in the Faculty Handbook and Faculty Workload Assignment.
• Contribute to program development, curriculum review, accreditation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives as directed by the Program Director and/or Dean.
• Engage in stewardship activities such as student advising, mentoring, and program promotion as assigned.
• Serve on search, assessment, and other committees as requested and consistent with the fractional appointment.

4. 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.
• Adhere to the Faculty Handbook and Employment Handbook and treat all members of the University community with respect in accordance with established University values.
• Adhere to the Faculty Workload Assignment, including all parameters governing teaching load, scholarship, service, and assigned responsibilities.
• 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education, Training, and/or Experience

• Terminal degree in the discipline or a closely related field (e.g., doctoral degree) required; specific degree requirements are determined by the Program Director, Dean, and applicable accreditation standards.
• For programs requiring licensure: the relevant terminal or professional degree and active licensure in good standing are required.
• Prior teaching experience at the collegiate or professional graduate level preferred; required for certain program assignments as determined by the Program Director.
• Experience with online course delivery (if applicable) and learning management systems preferred; required for all online course assignments.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics

• Effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate to a graduate or professional academic environment.
• Ability to provide timely, constructive, and substantive written feedback on complex academic assignments.
• Organizational skills sufficient to manage a part-time faculty workload.
• Ability to work collaboratively within program and departmental teams while exercising appropriate professional independence and initiative.
• Commitment to student-centered instruction and inclusive pedagogical practice.
• Proficiency, or demonstrated ability to develop proficiency, with the University's learning management system and instructional technology tools.
• Ability to maintain professional and collegial relationships with program leadership, faculty, students, clinical partners, and institutional staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to scholarly engagement and ongoing professional development appropriate to rank and discipline.

Physical Demands

• Nature of work requires the ability to operate standard business and educational technology, including computer equipment, videoconferencing platforms, and learning management systems.
• Requires the ability to communicate and exchange information effectively in written and verbal form.
• For courses with laboratory or clinical components, requires the ability to demonstrate and supervise hands-on skills in compliance with applicable safety and accreditation standards.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a classroom, clinical, laboratory, or remote online environment depending on course format and program assignment.
• On-campus presence is required as defined in the Faculty Handbook and Faculty Workload Assignment (if applicable); remote or hybrid arrangements are subject to institutional policy and supervisory approval.
• Evening and weekend hours may be required depending on course scheduling, program need, and/or position assignment.

Governance

This is a part-time (fractional) faculty appointment governed by the Faculty Employment Agreement, Faculty Handbook, Employment Handbook, and the individual Faculty Workload Assignment executed for each term of service. Terms of appointment, compensation, rank, renewal, and termination are established in those documents and are not restated here.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job, and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the University. Because no job description can detail every duty that may be required from time to time, duties reasonably required for the performance of the position, or required due to the changing nature of the position, shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.