Please apply by August 31, 2026
Part-time and full-time teaching faculty share our commitment to learning,
teaching, interaction with students and faculty, service to our communities of
practice, and scholarship. They are united by the common goal of inspiring
academic excellence in students with a broad range of interests and experiences
consistent with the Community of Inquiry Framework, as adopted by American
Public University System (APUS) for cognitive presence, teaching presence, and
social presence. They are key to creating a rewarding online learning experience
for students by engaging them, challenging them, and supporting them. They
contribute to and participate in a range of activities related to effectiveness
and excellence in teaching and student retention. Faculty members remain aware
of discipline content intent for the courses they teach. They follow APUS
guidelines, processes, and methods and are responsive to mentoring and coaching.
When Applying: Upload a CV and a copy of unofficial transcripts, master's degree
and above. Student issued/unofficial copies are acceptable. Please do not send
us official copies, unless specifically asked.
Responsibilities:
Teaching excellence.
Deliver online lessons to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
Initiate, facilitate, interact, and moderate online classroom forums.
Be a faculty leader in your classes embracing fully the Community of Inquiry
Framework of Teaching Presence, Cognitive Presence, and Social Presence.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers within the
timeframe set forth by APUS policy providing effective feedback to guide
student learning and success.
Comply with APUS guidelines and expectations for quality faculty engagement
online.
Engage in the classroom and reply to emails, etc. at least every other day,
including one day during the weekend.
Remain aware of classroom procedures and use of instructional materials.
Participate in professional development to enhance teaching skills and
effective online learning strategies.
Conduct scholarly research and participate in professional engagement
activities.
Attend discipline specific and administrative meetings as scheduled.
Maintain ‘discipline’ knowledge by participating in one’s own
discipline-related professional communities.
Support APUS initiatives and departments.
General Work Requirements:
All APUS faculty are required to complete the “Engaging the First‐Year Student
Certification” course (APUS110), offered through the Center for Teaching and
Learning (CTL). It must be completed within six months of the hire date. In
addition, Graduate Faculty must complete the Graduate Faculty Certification
(APUS501) within 90 days of hire.
Specific requirements related to your Graduate / Undergraduate Faculty
designation, duties, and performance expectations are outlined on the Course
Assignments issued with respect to each course to be taught. You agree to comply
with and be bound by all policies with respect to work product and intellectual
property rights set forth in the APUS Faculty Handbook, the APUS Employee
Handbook, the APEI Employee Handbook, and applicable Course Assignments.
You will be expected to perform your duties in a remote, professional working
environment of your choice. APUS assumes no responsibility for injuries
occurring in your selected workspace or damages related to your real or personal
property resulting from your employment with APUS.
Requirements:
Doctoral degree in Management or a closely related field from a regionally
accredited institution is required.
College-level teaching experience is required.
Online teaching experience is required.
D2L experience is preferred.
Record of excellence in teaching.
Published research is preferred.
Areas of Expertise:
Leadership Studies
Compensation and Benefits:
Information regarding our faculty benefits may be found here:
https://www.apus.edu/about/careers/faculty
[https://www.apus.edu/about/careers/faculty].
Please Note: Applicants selected to proceed in the hiring process with conferred
degrees from foreign institution(s) will require a course-by-course evaluation
completed by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
approved agency. All charges associated with official transcripts and foreign
transcript evaluations are the responsibility of the applicant and are not
reimbursed by APUS.
About Us:
American Public University System (APUS) is an Online University based in
Charles Town, WV. Our University has over 100,000 students. Our emphasis is
educating our nation’s military and public services communities with quality and
affordable education. APUS provides partnership and commitment in helping
students realize the dream of a higher education and the opportunities that
brings.
It is the policy of American Public University System (APUS) to afford equal
opportunity to all qualified persons. We treat all qualified individuals
equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements,
compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment. American Public
University System (APUS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical,
mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.