The primary responsibility of an Adjunct Faculty is to create a learning environment that is engaging, inspiring and supports students in achieving their highest academic potential.

A faculty member's responsibilities fall into eight basic areas:

1. Subject Matter Expertise
2. Effective Communication
3. Pedagogical Mastery
4. Operational Excellence
5. Appreciation and Promotion of Diversity
6. Assessment of Student Learning
7. Utilization of Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning
8. Continuous Improvement

These competencies, as identified by the University's academic community encompass the knowledge, skills, and behaviors essential to a faculty member's success in the classroom and provide the basis for the faculty hiring, evaluation and development process.

Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

It is the university's practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2 status, disability status, age, country of birth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.