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Posted : Wednesday, July 31, 2024 07:14 AM
Job Number:525120
Classification:Temporary Faculty - Credit
Grade:Adjuct Faculty Credit 8
Work type:Adjunct Faculty, Hybrid, On Campus, Remote within Alaska
Administrative Unit:University of Alaska Anchorage
School/Business unit:UAA Prince William Sound College
Location:Copper Center, Cordova, Valdez
Categories: Education/Instructional
Position Summary:
Prince William Sound College is seeking applicants for adjunct faculty positions.
PWSC is part of the University of Alaska Anchorage which is independently accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
With its campus in Valdez and two extension centers in Cordova and the Copper Basin region, PWSC serves an expansive rural area in Alaska and delivers a significant amount of distance delivery in addition to tradition classroom instruction.
Periodically, adjunct instructors are needed to support the Associate of Arts degree program, as well as many General Education Requirement courses of the college.
PWSC provides instruction through a variety of formats and structures.
Adjunct faculty often teach by distance delivery, either asynchronously through Blackboard or a similar platform, or synchronously with Collaborate or desktop video conferencing software.
Those teaching in classrooms often connect to multiple sites by video for synchronous instruction, depending on the discipline and nature of the course.
Additionally, adjunct instructors may be appointed to teach dual credit courses consisting entirely of secondary students who are eligible to complete college-level coursework, and appointment terms may reflect high school academic semester schedules.
Need for adjunct instructors is determined on a per-semester basis.
Successful acceptance into the adjunct pool does not guarantee an offer of a contract, though qualified applicants will be held in the pool for multiple semesters in the chance that a need for instructors in their discipline may arise.
Position locations: Valdez, Copper River Region, and Cordova Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of accepted instruction methods.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Public speaking skills.
Customer service skills.
Candidates will be evaluated on suitability of their academic qualifications, past teaching experience, and potential for providing high quality instruction to undergraduate students.
Demonstrated subject expertise and experience relevant to teaching the specific course content is preferred.
Candidates should be willing to work with distance delivery technologies such as Blackboard and videoconferencing equipment; preference will be given to applicants with experience in these areas.
Preference will also be given to Alaskan residents or those residing in Alaska during the semester in which they intend to teach.
At least one year of college instruction, preferably within the discipline of instruction, is strongly preferred, but applicants with no formal college-level teaching experience will be considered.
Preferred Experience & Education: 2 years relevant experience.
Candidates will be evaluated on suitability of their academic qualifications, past teaching experience, and potential for providing high quality instruction to undergraduate students.
Demonstrated subject expertise and experience relevant to teaching the specific course content is preferred.
Candidates should be willing to work with distance delivery technologies such as Blackboard and videoconferencing equipment; preference will be given to applicants with experience in these areas.
Preference will also be given to Alaskan residents or those residing in Alaska during the semester in which they intend to teach.
At least one year of college instruction, preferably within the discipline of instruction, is strongly preferred, but applicants with no formal college-level teaching experience will be considered.
Required Experience & Education: Bachelor's degree/Master's degree in field related to the position, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
A master's degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education, is required for standard courses in the field the instructor is applying to teach.
If applicant's master's degree is in a different field than applicable discipline, 18 minimum graduate credits in the specific instruction discipline must have been completed, with related professional experience in the field.
Salary Information: This is a part-time, for credit, adjunct faculty position.
Salary is based on experience as well as the number of previous semesters teaching experience within the University of Alaska.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Successful applicants must provide official transcripts documenting academic credentials required for the position as a condition of employment.
Applicants must attach a cover letter, resume, list of up to three professional references, and request a transcript that documents their graduate credits to be sent to the PWSC Office of Academic Affairs.
Need for adjunct instructors is determined on a per-semester basis.
Successful acceptance into the adjunct pool does not guarantee an offer of a contract, though qualified applicants will be held in the pool for multiple semesters in the chance that a need for instructors in their discipline may arise.
This is a pooled position, which means that the position remains open over the entire academic year.
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
UNAD-Adjunct: This is an at-will, union represented adjunct position, and may be cancelled based upon the needs of the university.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process.
If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: The successful applicant is required to complete a background check.
Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Jay Stevens, PWSC HR Coordinator, at mjstevens2@alaska.
edu or 907-834-1617.
Advertised: 13 Jul 2023 Alaskan Daylight Time Applications close: 30 Jun 2024 Alaskan Daylight Time
PWSC is part of the University of Alaska Anchorage which is independently accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
With its campus in Valdez and two extension centers in Cordova and the Copper Basin region, PWSC serves an expansive rural area in Alaska and delivers a significant amount of distance delivery in addition to tradition classroom instruction.
Periodically, adjunct instructors are needed to support the Associate of Arts degree program, as well as many General Education Requirement courses of the college.
PWSC provides instruction through a variety of formats and structures.
Adjunct faculty often teach by distance delivery, either asynchronously through Blackboard or a similar platform, or synchronously with Collaborate or desktop video conferencing software.
Those teaching in classrooms often connect to multiple sites by video for synchronous instruction, depending on the discipline and nature of the course.
Additionally, adjunct instructors may be appointed to teach dual credit courses consisting entirely of secondary students who are eligible to complete college-level coursework, and appointment terms may reflect high school academic semester schedules.
Need for adjunct instructors is determined on a per-semester basis.
Successful acceptance into the adjunct pool does not guarantee an offer of a contract, though qualified applicants will be held in the pool for multiple semesters in the chance that a need for instructors in their discipline may arise.
Position locations: Valdez, Copper River Region, and Cordova Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of accepted instruction methods.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Public speaking skills.
Customer service skills.
Candidates will be evaluated on suitability of their academic qualifications, past teaching experience, and potential for providing high quality instruction to undergraduate students.
Demonstrated subject expertise and experience relevant to teaching the specific course content is preferred.
Candidates should be willing to work with distance delivery technologies such as Blackboard and videoconferencing equipment; preference will be given to applicants with experience in these areas.
Preference will also be given to Alaskan residents or those residing in Alaska during the semester in which they intend to teach.
At least one year of college instruction, preferably within the discipline of instruction, is strongly preferred, but applicants with no formal college-level teaching experience will be considered.
Preferred Experience & Education: 2 years relevant experience.
Candidates will be evaluated on suitability of their academic qualifications, past teaching experience, and potential for providing high quality instruction to undergraduate students.
Demonstrated subject expertise and experience relevant to teaching the specific course content is preferred.
Candidates should be willing to work with distance delivery technologies such as Blackboard and videoconferencing equipment; preference will be given to applicants with experience in these areas.
Preference will also be given to Alaskan residents or those residing in Alaska during the semester in which they intend to teach.
At least one year of college instruction, preferably within the discipline of instruction, is strongly preferred, but applicants with no formal college-level teaching experience will be considered.
Required Experience & Education: Bachelor's degree/Master's degree in field related to the position, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
A master's degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education, is required for standard courses in the field the instructor is applying to teach.
If applicant's master's degree is in a different field than applicable discipline, 18 minimum graduate credits in the specific instruction discipline must have been completed, with related professional experience in the field.
Salary Information: This is a part-time, for credit, adjunct faculty position.
Salary is based on experience as well as the number of previous semesters teaching experience within the University of Alaska.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Successful applicants must provide official transcripts documenting academic credentials required for the position as a condition of employment.
Applicants must attach a cover letter, resume, list of up to three professional references, and request a transcript that documents their graduate credits to be sent to the PWSC Office of Academic Affairs.
Need for adjunct instructors is determined on a per-semester basis.
Successful acceptance into the adjunct pool does not guarantee an offer of a contract, though qualified applicants will be held in the pool for multiple semesters in the chance that a need for instructors in their discipline may arise.
This is a pooled position, which means that the position remains open over the entire academic year.
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
UNAD-Adjunct: This is an at-will, union represented adjunct position, and may be cancelled based upon the needs of the university.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process.
If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: The successful applicant is required to complete a background check.
Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Jay Stevens, PWSC HR Coordinator, at mjstevens2@alaska.
edu or 907-834-1617.
Advertised: 13 Jul 2023 Alaskan Daylight Time Applications close: 30 Jun 2024 Alaskan Daylight Time
• Phone : (907) 450-8200
• Location : Copper Center, AK
• Post ID: 9003802523
