American National University is a leader in career-oriented higher education, offering accelerated career training in business, medical and technical fields.

American National University has immediate openings for instructors in General Education.

A master's degree in a with at least 18 semester or 24 quarter credits in the subject matter area. Currently seeking instructors to teach in the subject areas of Environmental Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Biology.

Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience using Canvas and Zoom, and to candidates who can teach hybrid classes from the Salem, VA campus.

General Summary

A faculty member is expected to be committed to the institution and work to support the Mission of the institution. They should be focused on students and supporting students to reach their career goal.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Follow the approved course syllabus to delivery course content according to method of instruction provided by the University.
2. Grade all assessments, record grades and provide student feedback.
3. Competently utilize Canvas, virtual library, synchronous video delivery tools and other University resources to deliver courses following University approved syllabi.
4. Complete an annual professional development plan that includes at least 2 professional development activities and 2 in-service activities, additional annual activities must focus on the areas of teaching excellence, distance education technology, and distance education pedagogy. Provide documentation of completed plan.
5. Incorporate the use of outside resources into courses including guest speakers and virtual library use.
6. Sign and follow the faculty expectations document as hired.
7. Attend faculty meetings as scheduled.

An Adjunct teaching load

1. An Adjunct may teach from one to three classes per term.
Education and Experience

o Credentials commensurate with the level teaching as outlined in the Required Instructor Credentials document. (graduate degree required to teach undergraduate courses, terminal degree required to teach graduate courses)
o Prospective Faculty must submit a transcript and resume for evaluation
o Compliance will review and submit a Course Approval form indicating which courses the faculty member may teach.
o Previous teaching experience preferred
o Experience using a variety of technologies in teaching
o Online and video conferencing teaching experience preferred

Evaluation

The End of Course Surveys and Instructor Evaluations contain evaluative criteria applicable to this position. Other reports may be used as necessary to contribute to that evaluation. A formal classroom evaluation will be conducted bi-annually and may be conducted more frequently depending on longevity and supervisory needs.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a graduate degree with at least 18 semester or 24 quarter credit hours in the field of study for the general education classes you will teach (Science, Psychology, Sociology, or Biology)?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• classroom teaching: 1 year (Required)
• teaching using technology: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salem, VA 24153