Adjunct Pool - Communication Department Job at Inside Higher Ed in Thousand Oaks

Overview Join the Adjunct Pool - Communication Department role at Inside Higher Ed University Background Cal Lutheran is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and McNair Institution, encouraging candidates with commitment to diverse communities, mentoring African American, Latinx, and Native American students. The university has more than 3,100 students from 67 countries; 52% from underrepresented groups. Position Category Adjunct • Exempt • FTE • Thousand Oaks Basic Function Under the direction of the Dean, Department Chair or Program Director, the Adjunct Faculty Member is responsible for providing academic instruction to students for the assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Representative Duties Provide academic instruction through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities and higher order thinking skills. Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions, and effective study skills; refer students to support services. Observe and evaluate student performance, provide timely feedback in class, online, or office hours. Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning. Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, and prepare reports. Evaluate and select instructional materials in collaboration with discipline faculty; order materials through campus bookstore procedure. Perform related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a master’s degree from a graduate institution of recognized standing or equivalent experience and professional recognition. Preferred Qualifications None Physical Abilities Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment; speaking to exchange information, provide instruction and make presentations; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; pushing, pulling or lifting light objects; bending and reaching to store and/or retrieve files. Working Environment Indoor classroom environment; subject to visiting a variety of classroom sites on campus. Hiring Range $32–$34.50 an hour Application Procedure/Special Instructions The Cal Lutheran College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty positions for the Fall and Spring semesters. New applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Applicants will be contacted by the Department Chair based upon need and applicant qualifications. EEO Statement California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr