Adjunct Instructor - Sustainability in Business

In keeping with our mission and vision statement, Maryville actively seeks adjunct faculty members who are experts in their fields and have a passion for teaching. Adjunct faculty are an integral part of the University's learning community.

The College of Arts and Sciences is accepting applications for an academically qualified adjunct faculty member to teach online Sustainability Business courses, such as;

• SUST 220 - Sustainability Practices in Business I: This course provides a broad overview of sustainability topics and how they affect today's business climate. This course focuses on specific consumer products and services and how the social and environmental impact of their organizations.
• SUST 320 - Sustainability Practices in Business II: This course blends the knowledge of sustainability and general business enterprise techniques to cultivate effective business strategies for sustainable organizations. Case study examples are used as a way to examine how organizations have historically been successful in developing, implementing, and maintaining sustainable practices as the focal point of organizations, operations, and products.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned course as specified in the schedule and course contract.

• Participate in welcome orientation to become familiar with the University's mission, academic policies and procedures, expectations, and Canvas (Learning Management System).
• Prepare essential learning objectives, lesson plans, and assignments. Develop course syllabus.
• Clearly communicate course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, and assignments and deadlines.
• Employ a variety of teaching styles in order to effectively deliver course content demonstrating both academic and real-world applications of concepts covered.
• Encourage active learning through discussion topics, class assignments, group projects, etc.
• Provide feedback and grade assignments in a timely and thorough manner (with 24-36 hrs.).
• Establish office hours to provide additional assistance with student questions/concerns.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a Master's degree in Sustainability or related field from an accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate/graduate teaching experience preferred

• Online teaching experience preferred

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening.

Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.

Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.