Adjunct Faculty – Doctoral Research

American College of Education

. Maintain a strong academic presence and pursue growth in teaching, scholarly or creative works, service to the profession, and service to the college .

Posted 10/8/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $126 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Higher Education and Leadership, with a focus on developing online learning environments and fostering student engagement. Possesses strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills to enhance course quality and support institutional goals.

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Terminal DegreeHigher Education Teaching ExperienceLeadership ExperienceOnline Teaching FormatsAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

TeachingCourse DevelopmentStudent Performance AnalysisResearchOnline Learning Facilitation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganization SkillsTime ManagementProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationCommunity CollegeEthical ConductPlagiarism ComplianceVirtual Professional Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain a strong academic presence and pursue growth in teaching, scholarly or creative works, service to the profession, and service to the college
Report and work under the leadership of the department chair
Interact directly with students professionally
Facilitate a safe and productive online learning environment
Respond to student requests and contact inactive students as needed
Review course functionality and content to ensure high-quality delivery
Enhance course content with personal experience, insights, and professional knowledge
Monitor assignments and provide student feedback according to college policies
Synthesize and report student performance data
Support program and institutional policies, procedures, and guidelines
Promote ethical conduct, including plagiarism and copyright compliance
Direct students to supplemental resources
Collaborate with colleagues and college leadership, including attending required meetings
Promote the college's vision, mission, and culture
Provide leadership within one's sphere of influence
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, seminars, publications, networks, and professional societies
Maintain knowledge of emerging departmental issues and trends
Support and promote research to ensure program and course quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Earned a terminal degree
Experience in Leadership, Higher Education, Research or Community College
1+ year experience in teaching and leadership in a formal educational setting
Experience using both traditional and non-traditional teaching formats
Higher education teaching experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience developing online/virtual professional relationships
Evidence of professional research and/or creative endeavors and expertise in the field
Exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with department personnel
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Must support and embrace the College's Impact mission
Minimum internet bandwidth of 50 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload
Candidates cannot reside in Alaska, Washington D.C., Massachusetts, South Dakota, or Alabama

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid committees
Payment for writing and developing courses
Full-time employee benefits are mentioned, but not itemized in the posting
Virtual-first work environment
Inclusive work environment
Diversity, equity, and belonging-focused culture