Adult Degree Program - Adjunct Faculty Pool

Position Details

Working Title Adult Degree Program - Adjunct Faculty Pool

Position Number 2343

Posting Number F1622

Position Type Instructional Faculty - Part Time

Position Status Part Time

College/Division University Programs

Department 100166 - Adult Degree Program

Pay Rate Commensurate with Experience

Specify Range or Amount

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

About James Madison University

Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are
Established in 1908, James Madison University is a comprehensive public institution offering undergraduate, masters and doctoral programs to more than 20,000 students. JMU is regarded as one of the finest regional universities in the nation and has been continuously cited in U.S. News and World Report, Changing Times and Money Magazine as an outstanding public university. Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. Known for its livability, diversity, local food, arts and natural surroundings, this Virginia Main Street community is a great place to live and work.

General Information

Professional & Continuing Education ( PCE ) is seeking highly motivated individuals to join the unit as part-time instructors to teach a variety of courses for the Adult Degree Program ( ADP ). The ADP is an interdisciplinary program designed specifically for adult students to complete the Bachelor of Individualized Studies ( BIS ) undergraduate degree.

Duties and Responsibilities

Candidates may teach asynchronous online courses in the following areas, including but not limited to: business principles, global history, literary works, math/quantitative literacy, biological anthropology, scientific perspectives, and communication.
Available sections to teach during fall, spring, and summer sessions will vary based on enrollment needs and pay will be based on enrollment numbers.

Qualifications

Required:
An earned doctorate in the appropriate field, or a Master's Degree with at least 18 hours in relevant graduate coursework.

Preferred:
Experience in instruction for adult learners using the Canvas LMS .
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and meeting the diverse needs of an adult college student population.

Criminal Background Check and E-Verify Notice

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Posting Date 05/17/2021

Beginning Review Date

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Proposed Starting Date

EEO Statement

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (see application details).

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (see application details) or (see application details) . You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.

Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report

Notice of Availability - Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters of importance related to security and safety. The report includes statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information.

The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically http://www.jmu.edu/publicsafety/clerycompliance/2018Annual-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.shtml

You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (see application details)/6913.

Minimum Reference(s) Required 3

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/9148

Additional Posting Information

For more information about teaching in the ADP / BIS , contact Dr. Windi Turner at (see application details) or (see application details).