Online Adjunct Faculty

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Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• A Doctorate degree (Ph.D., DBA, or Ed.D.) in the teaching discipline or a related field.
• Prior experience facilitating online higher education courses using both synchronous and asynchronous delivery methods.
• Demonstrated experience teaching and mentoring non-traditional, adult student populations in accelerated degree-completion frameworks.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep understanding of pedagogical strategies and able to assess how students collaborate in a digital workspace. 
• Commitment to the mission of Morehouse College, fostering leadership, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making.
• Ability to actively engage students through collaborative online discussions and interactive coursework.
• Functional knowledge and comfortable operating within standard higher education Learning Management Systems (LMS)—specifically Canvas—along with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Banner, Starfish, and Zoom.
• Strong written, oral, and listening communication skills, with a proven ability to convey complex academic and professional ideas clearly and effectively in a virtual environment.

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Teaching Responsibility

• Deliver high-quality, engaging asynchronous and synchronous instruction for courses within the B.A. in Applied Management Studies program and/or the general education curriculum.
• Cultivate a vibrant virtual learning community by actively guiding, prompting, and participating in online discussions and collaborative forums.
• Integrate relevant professional and real-world business scenarios into course materials, ensuring the curriculum is practical, current, and impactful for adult learners.
• Assess student performance objectively and provide constructive, detailed feedback on assignments, exams, and projects within the established institutional timeframe.
• Hold scheduled virtual touchpoints to mentor students, clarify complex course concepts, and support the success of non-traditional, adult learners.

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Essential Duties/Responsiblities

• Adhere strictly to the approved course syllabus, learning objectives, and institutional academic standards, ensuring a consistent and high-quality educational experience.
•  Accurately track and submit student attendance, midterm progress, and final grades in accordance with Morehouse College Academic Calendar and Registrar deadlines.
• Maintain high proficiency in the college’s designated Learning Management System (LMS) and communication tools to ensure seamless course operations.
• Proactively identify at-risk students and collaborate with the online academic specialist to implement timely interventions.

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