Adjunct Faculty - Communication Disorders (Online)

About the role

Abilene Christian University (ACU) is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member for its Communication Disorders (CMDO) program. The position is remote and involves providing high-quality instruction, direction and support to students in an online classroom. ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ, and the position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of the university.

Key responsibilities

• Provide rich, timely feedback on student work, balancing encouragement with constructive criticism.
• Facilitate classes of up to 29 students, place students in groups on Canvas for assignments and discussions, and answer student questions about course material promptly.
• Hold at least two office hours per week and be available for one-on-one and group virtual meetings.
• Grade all assignments within 24-72 hours and enter final grades after consulting the lead faculty and/or program director by the CGPS deadline.
• Alert the lead faculty or Program Director to student issues such as poor performance or policy violations such as plagiarism.
• Follow ACU's Faculty Guidelines and the Handbook of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies, give feedback to the program director, attend faculty meetings and complete required faculty training.

Required profile

• Masters degree or higher in Communication Sciences & Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Previous online teaching experience in higher education is strongly preferred.
• Professionally, a willingness to support the Christian mission of the university and to maintain confidentiality.
• Physical demands: mostly computer and telephone work, with the ability to sit for long periods and to communicate clearly.

Required skills

• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Google Calendar, Mail, Sheets and Docs, and Canvas and Bridge.
• Excellent written and oral communication, attention to detail, time management and organization.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively and to learn new software quickly.