Leadership Adjunct-LEADM

Leadership, Adjunct

Position Overview

Note: Adjunct positions at UCO are part-time teaching positions. This posting is to create a pool of interested applicants from which the Department may draw as sections become open at any point in the current academic year. This posting may or may not result in the hiring of adjuncts. Adjunct faculty provides a quality learning experience for students on a semester basis. Adjunct faculty reports to a dean or chair and performs instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning.

Department Specific Essential Job Functions

Teaching undergraduate courses in Leadership in any of the following formats: 'Traditional semester morning, afternoon, or evening courses 'Weekend courses 'Block scheduling (4 or 8 week courses) 'Online 'UCO Campus in Edmond or UCO-Downtown at the Carnegie Center in downtown Oklahoma City. Specific courses may include:

• Theories of Leadership
• Leadership and Cultural Competency
• Internship in Leadership
• Other leadership courses
  
  

Adjunct faculty members support the educational philosophy, mission, and long-term goals of the University of Central Oklahoma, the College of Liberal Arts, and the hiring department. Adjunct faculty members teach classes, advise and mentor students, evaluate student performance, and maintain student records in accordance with university policies. Note: Adjunct positions at UCO are part-time teaching positions.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Experience Required:

Possesses at least a master's degree in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval). Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Qualifications/Experience Preferred

Either the bachelor's degree or the master's degree or the doctorate must be in leadership or a related discipline 'A minimum of five years of significant leadership experience 'Previous teaching and/or training and development experience 'Evidence of teaching effectiveness 'Willingness to learn specific technology 'Experience in teaching leadership courses at the secondary or university level or conducting training and development sessions in leadership is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Teaches, advises and mentors students, evaluates student performance, and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university, the mission and long term goals of the University. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty. Adheres to all policies and procedures outlined in the UCO Faculty and Employee Handbooks.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.