Adjunct Faculty, STEM

American College of Education

. Maintain a strong academic presence and professional development in teaching, scholarly or creative works, and service .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $50 - $126 per yearWebsite

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 Community College engagement. Capable of fostering a productive learning environment while maintaining high standards of academic integrity and student support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Terminal DegreeHigher Education Teaching ExperienceLeadership ExperienceOnline Teaching DevelopmentAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

TeachingCourse DevelopmentStudent Performance AnalysisResearchEthical Conduct EducationContent PersonalizationFeedback ProvisionProgram SupportData SynthesisVirtual Relationship Development

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAttention to DetailProblem-Solving Skills

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationCommunity CollegeAcademic IntegrityProfessional DevelopmentLearning EnvironmentCurricula KnowledgeEmerging TrendsCollege MissionProfessional SocietiesEducational Workshops

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain a strong academic presence and professional development in teaching, scholarly or creative works, and service
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
Personalize course content with professional experience and insights
Monitor assignments and provide student feedback within college policies
Synthesize and report student performance data
Support program and institutional policies, procedures, and guidelines
Aid student learning of ethical conduct, including plagiarism and copyright procedures
Direct students to supplemental resources
Collaborate with colleagues and college leadership, including attending required meetings
Promote the college's vision, mission, and culture
Maintain professional and technical knowledge of curricula and industry
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 quality program and course offerings

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 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
Strong attention to detail
Exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with department personnel
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
Must support and embrace the College's Impact mission
Minimum internet bandwidth of 50Mbps download and 5Mbps 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
Virtual-first work environment
Inclusive work environment
Professional development opportunities
Professional workshops/seminars and participation in professional societies
Reliable internet service required for remote work (purchase, setup, installation, support, and maintenance are the individual's responsibility)