About the Role

The Part-time Faculty is member of the instructional faculty at MIU reporting to an academic Department Chair and having primary responsibility for the instruction of students and the management of a course offering. The instructional and course-management aspects of this role, for any particular course, are the same as that of a full-time faculty member, but the number of courses assigned each year does not warrant a full-time appointment. This role is responsible for ensuring that all preparation needed for the course (e.g. syllabus, reading materials, assessments, LMS site) is completed timely prior to the course, conducting lectures or webinars, evaluating students’ work and reporting attendance and grades through MIU’s faculty portal, and managing teaching assistants if a course is large. This position upholds MIU’s Consciousness-Based Education mission. Unlike full-time faculty, the Part-time Faculty primary duty is instructional with no expectation of scholarship nor administrative service to the University apart from course management. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:
  • For an undergraduate course, a master’s degree in the field of the course being taught or in a closely related field.
  • For a master’s-level course, concurrent study in a terminal degree program or a master’s degree in a related field with significant professional and/or academic experience in the field of the course.
  • For a course in a terminal degree program (doctoral or MFA), advanced terminal-degree study in the field of the course being taught or in a related field and/ora related master’s degree and significant professional or academic experience in the field of the course.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching, tutoring, or mentoring in an academic environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to MIU’s Consciousness-Based Education, including the practice of the Transcendental Meditation (TM)program and preparatory training for MIU faculty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education:
  • For an undergraduate course, concurrent study in a terminal degree in the field of the course, or a master’s degree with significant professional and/or academic experience in the field of the course.
  • For a master’s-level course, the terminal degree in the field of the course being taught or in a related field, or a master’s degree with significant professional and/or academic experience in the field of the course.
  • For a course in a terminal degree program (doctoral or MFA), the terminal degree in the field of the course being taught or in a related field and a record of scholarship in the field of the course.
• Familiarity with integrative education approaches, including Consciousness-Based Education.
• Demonstrated record of academic scholarship, research, or professional practice in the field.
• Prior faculty or adjunct teaching experience at the level of the course (undergraduate, master’s or terminal)at an accredited institution.
• Preparatory training for instructors of Consciousness-Based Education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the course timely.
• Provide structured academic feedback on assignments, projects, and evaluations.
• Guide students in achieving academic and professional growth within their discipline.
• Document student progress and maintain accurate academic records in accordance with program and institutional requirements.
• Participate in professional development programs offered to MIU part-time faculty, typically by online delivery.
• Contribute to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and mission-aligned academic environment.

Skills

• Ability to explain academic material clearly and effectively to diverse learners.
• Strong knowledge of the content of the course being taught.
• Strong mentoring and instructional skills, with the ability to provide constructive academic feedback.
• Effective time management and organizational skills to balance multiple instructional tasks.
• Collegiality and ability to collaborate closely with supervising faculty and peers.
• Adaptability to different instructional formats (classroom, lab, online).
• Flexibility and adaptability to evolving needs of the course or degree program.
• Dedication to MIU’s Consciousness-Based Education and ethical academic practices.