Adjunct Faculty - Business

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is currently hiring for the position of Adjunct Faculty: Business Law and Auditing!

About the Role:

This Adjunct Faculty position will provide high-quality, part-time instructional support within the Business Law and Auditing disciplines. The primary goal is to deliver engaging and effective teaching that fosters student learning, critical thinking, and academic success. This role involves preparing and delivering course materials, assessing student performance, and contributing to the academic community through collaboration with full-time faculty and participation in departmental activities. Adjunct Faculty members play a vital role in enriching the curriculum by bringing practical experience and current knowledge from their respective fields. Ultimately, this position supports the institution’s mission to provide accessible, flexible, and rigorous education to a diverse student population.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in the relevant academic discipline or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated expertise and knowledge in the subject area to be taught.
• Prior teaching experience at the post-secondary level or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with in-person, online or hybrid course delivery and familiarity with learning management systems (LMS).
• A doctoral degree in the relevant field or related academic credentials.
• Professional certifications or licenses relevant to the discipline.
• Experience working with diverse student populations and commitment to inclusive teaching practices.
• Active involvement in scholarly activities, research, or professional development.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver course content in alignment with the institution’s curriculum standards and learning objectives.
• Prepare lesson plans, assignments, and assessments that promote student engagement and comprehension.
• Evaluate and grade student work promptly and provide constructive feedback to support academic growth.
• Maintain regular communication with students to address questions, provide guidance, and support their educational progress.
• Participate in faculty meetings, training sessions, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance instructional quality and student outcomes.

Skills:

The required skills enable the Adjunct Faculty member to design and deliver clear, organized, and impactful lessons that meet diverse student needs. 

• Effective communication skills are essential for fostering an interactive and supportive learning environment, both in-person and online. 
• Time management and organizational skills are critical for balancing course preparation, grading, and student interactions within a part-time schedule. 
• Preferred skills such as proficiency with learning management systems enhance the ability to create engaging digital content and facilitate remote learning. 
• Additionally, cultural competency and adaptability help the faculty member connect with a broad range of students, promoting equity and inclusion in the classroom.

About Saint Joseph’s College of Maine

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Joseph’s College is Maine’s only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, the 382-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students. In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Joseph’s College provides certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program. 

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop personnel who support its mission and are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:

• to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;

• to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;

• to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;

• to welcome the perspectives, cultures, and abilities of all people of good will, especially the disenfranchised;

• to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;

• to reach out beyond the College’s boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;

• to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers’ compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or  misconduct should contact the Title IX Office (titleIX@sjcme.edu, 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).

In order to be considered for the position, submit an application and resume electronically by clicking on “Apply.”  Be sure to also read and sign the Pre-Employment Statement. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check. Specific questions may be emailed to: sjcemployment@sjcme.edu or call 207-893-7757.