Higher Education Adjunct Faculty 2026-2027

• Teach in person or online in the format and schedule for the course
• Design a new course or adapt an existing one
• Create a course calendar per the quarter system
• Create and maintain course Canvas container
• Meet with students as needed
• Assign papers, exams and other deliverables as appropriate that align with the program’s learning outcomes
• Grade assignments within two weeks
• Ensures the course embodies the values and goals of inclusion, and justice in course learning outcomes, lesson activities, readings, and other assignments
• Ensure the equitable and accessible delivery of course content, learning activities, and assessments
• Support student academic success through connecting them with campus resources, communication with faculty advisors and/or the department chair, and working affirmatively with students who have disability accommodations
• Participate in onboarding and relevant professional development opportunities for adjunct faculty that may be provided by the department, college, and/or university
• Participate in master's ePortfolios, dissertations of practice, or comprehensive exams if needed and as applicable

• Terminal degree
• Relevant knowledge regarding the course content
• Previous teaching experience
• Professional experience in postsecondary settings and contexts

Successful teaching/facilitation experience with adults at the graduate level

Some benefits for non-benefited employees