Adjunct Faculty, Transformative Social Change
Saybrook University
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Job Description
Job Summary
Saybrook University is seeking Adjunct Faculty Members to join its Department of Transformative Social Change. Under the direction of the Transformative Social Change (TSC) Program Director, Adjunct Faculty members will be responsible for teaching courses within the program.
Key Responsibilities
- Revise and update course syllabi as needed.
- Prepare online course shells for instruction in Canvas (Learning Management System).
- Make contact with students enrolled in their course within the first week of the new semester/term and before the residential or educational conference.
- Respond to emails or phone calls and acknowledge received assignments within two business days.
- For courses with weekly discussions, engage with students at least three times per week for online courses to provide substantive contributions and respond to student posts, ensuring engagement across the duration of the weekly discussions.
- For individually mentored courses, schedule regular online and off-line communication with each student.
- For other course designs, demonstrate consistent and meaningful student engagement across the semester or term.
- Return student papers with feedback for course assignments submitted through Canvas within specified guidelines: 1 week for work less than 5 pages; 2 weeks for work up to 25 pages; 3 weeks for work 26-50 pages (and for final thesis/project); 4 weeks for work over 50 pages (including dissertation).
Position Requirements
- Teaching of courses online.
- Serving, as needed, on student Ph.D. dissertation and candidacy committees, and M.A. project or thesis committees.
Qualifications
- Expertise in the field of Transformative Social Change.
- Graduate degree in a related field, e.g., Ph.D.
- Prior teaching experience in peace studies, conflict resolution, social sciences, and/or advocacy or related fields.
- Prior online teaching experience preferred.
About Saybrook University
Saybrook University, founded 50 years ago, is a non-profit, regionally accredited university known for its commitment to humanistic studies and rigorous research. Their academic model is student-centered, providing a unique, transformational learning experience. Saybrook offers advanced degrees in organizational systems, psychology, mind-body medicine, and human science, all in flexible learning formats. They are a community of creative, compassionate innovators dedicated to new ways of thinking and doing for their professions, organizations, and communities.
Key skills/competency
- Transformative Social Change
- Online Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Student Mentoring
- Academic Advising
- Peace Studies
- Conflict Resolution
- Social Sciences
- Advocacy
- Learning Management Systems
How to Get Hired at Saybrook University
- Research Saybrook University's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for academic roles: Highlight your online teaching experience, graduate-level mentorship, and expertise in transformative social change disciplines.
- Showcase online pedagogy skills: Emphasize experience with Canvas LMS and effective virtual student engagement strategies.
- Prepare for a values-based interview: Be ready to discuss your alignment with humanistic studies and student-centered learning principles at Saybrook.
- Demonstrate subject matter expertise: Be prepared to discuss your in-depth knowledge of peace studies, conflict resolution, and social change advocacy.
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