Adjunct Professor Positions – Multiple Disciplines - On site Instruction required (San Jose, CA) - Military Veterans

Full job description

California Miramar University is committed to providing a transformative education that fosters innovation, leadership, and academic excellence. Our San Jose in-residence site is set to open its doors in January 2025, offering state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative teaching environment designed to enhance student learning and success.

Position Overview:

We are seeking dynamic and dedicated adjunct faculty members to join our new San Jose campus. We have opportunities in various disciplines including Management, Humanities, English, Marketing, Business, Accounting, Mathematics, and Human Resources. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the educational landscape at a new facility and positively impact the lives of students.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver clear, engaging, and effective lectures and exercises to students at various skill levels, incorporating innovative teaching methodologies to enhance student learning.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and professional development among students.
• Utilize technology and multimedia resources effectively to enrich classroom instruction and facilitate interactive learning experiences.
• Provide constructive feedback to students on their academic performance, projects, and assignments to promote continuous improvement and achievement of learning outcomes.
• Maintain regular communication with students, colleagues, and departmental leadership to ensure academic rigor, student success, and institutional effectiveness.
• Stay current with developments in the discipline and integrate relevant case studies into course content.
• Participate in departmental meetings, faculty development activities, and institutional initiatives to contribute to the overall academic community and promote institutional excellence.
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities to enhance teaching effectiveness and stay abreast of advancements in the field.

Note: The Adjunct Faculty position will be teaching 8-week courses.

Qualifications:

• A Doctorate degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in relevant discipline.
• Strong knowledge of the relative discipline and their application in real-world contexts.
• Previous teaching experience, preferably at the college or university level.
• Commitment to student-centered learning, academic excellence, and fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• Familiarity with online teaching platforms and technology-enhanced learning methods is advantageous.
• Ability to accommodate the hybrid schedule and deliver lectures on-site

Physical Demands/Environment:

Adjunct Faculty must be able to use a computer and understand the basics of web-based learning and teaching platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and/or Google Meets. Must be able to navigate and effectively use a learning management system such as Moodle.

This position may require evening availability to accommodate class schedules.

EEO Statement:

California Miramar University (CMU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employee per applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• San Jose, CA 95113 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person