Adjunct Faculty - Athletic Administration

Carlow University, a private Catholic university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy invites applicants for Adjunct Faculty positions in multiple areas of concentration within the Master’s Programs in Athletic Administration- Coaching and Athletic Administration- Leadership. This position announcement seeks to establish a pool of applicants for each of these areas. Some positions are immediately available; others may be ongoing in future semesters as needed. Eligible candidates must have either a PhD in Education or an EdD, demonstrated online teaching experience, and experience with learning management systems. In addition to teaching, adjunct faculty provide regular online office hours to meet the student needs and promote student success.

Interested applicants should submit their CVs and cover letters by applying to Carlow University through our employment page. Eligible candidates must indicate for which area of concentration within the EdD program they are qualified and interested in teaching.

Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. As ethical stewards of education, candidates must demonstrate and reflect understanding of and commitment to the mission and core values of the University and the Sisters of Mercy.

Required Qualifications

• a PhD in Education or an EdD
• demonstrated online teaching experience and experience with learning management systems
• demonstrated ability to measure, assess, and align student outcomes with courses and programs.
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Attend meetings with EdD program director and graduate coordinator to become familiar with the specifics of the EdD program
• Maintain all administrative/academic components of the course section, including grading of assignments, exams and activities
• Teach students in assigned classes in accordance with course descriptions and/or learning outcomes, the course syllabus, and institutional policies and procedures
• Provide students with a syllabus that includes required institutional policies, course objectives, materials, methods of evaluation, and office hours
• Certify student attendance in classes by the established deadlines
• Maintain and evaluate records of students’ academic performance within the grading feature of the Learning Management System (Brightspace)
• Submit final grades by the established deadlines
• Communicate with and provide feedback to students in a timely fashion
• Develop course curriculum and instructional materials (individually or collaboratively)
• Use knowledge of diverse communities and skill sets to diversify teaching methods and delivery of content in instruction
• Provide effective instruction to facilitate student learning in all classes taught
• Use formative and summative assessments to evaluate student learning on a regular basis in all classes taught
• Participate in assessment activities at course, department, and university levels to assist students in achieving designated course objectives or learning outcomes
• Use appropriate technologies to enhance classroom or online instruction and to achieve established course objectives or learning outcomes
• Regularly evaluate teaching methods and use data to continually improve instructional strategies
• As outlined in the Model Code of Ethics for Educators, embody ethical principles related to Responsibilities to the Profession, Responsibilities for Professional Competence, and Responsibility to Students