Adjunct Faculty, Professional Educational Studies

American College of Education

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

Posted 10/10/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $50 - $126 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Higher Education and Leadership, with a strong focus on Teaching, Research, and Student Engagement. Capable of developing and delivering high-quality course content while fostering a collaborative and productive learning environment.

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Terminal DegreeTeaching ExperienceLeadership ExperienceOnline Teaching FormatsResearch Expertise

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Hard Skills

Course DevelopmentStudent Performance AnalysisEthical Conduct EducationPlagiarism AwarenessFeedback ProvisionData SynthesisQuality AssuranceProgram SupportVirtual Relationship DevelopmentEmerging Trends Knowledge

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailPositive AttitudeTeamworkTime ManagementProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Learning Management SystemsVirtual Communication ToolsEducational WorkshopsProfessional Publications

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationCommunity CollegeCivic EngagementStudent SupportProfessional Societies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain a strong academic presence and growth in teaching, scholarly or creative works, and service to the profession and college
Report and work directly under the department chair's leadership
Interact directly with students professionally
Facilitate a safe and productive learning environment
Respond to student requests and contact inactive students as needed
Review course functionality and content to ensure high-quality delivery
Add personal experience, insights, and professional knowledge to course content
Monitor assignments and provide student feedback according to college policies
Synthesize and report student performance data in a timely manner
Support program and institutional policies, procedures, and guidelines
Aid student learning regarding ethical conduct, plagiarism, and copyright infringement
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
Participate in educational workshops and seminars, review professional publications, establish networks, and participate in 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 and 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
Passion for helping students achieve educational goals
Strong attention to detail
Positive attitude, motivation, concern for students, teamwork, and excellent time management skills
Ability to follow established organizational processes and leadership guidance
Ability to produce a high volume of quality work
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and with department personnel
Support for the College's Impact mission and civic engagement initiatives
Exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills
Self-motivated, creative, and efficient approach to complex, time-critical problems
Collaborative, team-oriented decision-making
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Must maintain at least 50 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload internet bandwidth for remote work
Candidates residing in Alaska, Washington D.C., Massachusetts, South Dakota, or Alabama cannot be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid committees opportunities
Payment for writing and developing courses
Remote work
Virtual-first organization
Inclusive work environment
Employee recognition as a USA Top Workplace
Reliable internet service is supported as a remote-work requirement (purchase, setup, installation, support, and maintenance are the individual's responsibility)