Adjunct Faculty, Forensic Studies

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Job description

Stevenson, MD

The responsibilities for this position will include teaching of Master’s degree courses in the Forensics Studies program in Stevenson University Online. Courses are taught in an online or hybrid format. Student advising as it relates to the course being taught is also part of the role.

Department: Stevenson University Online: Forensic Studies

Education/Experience:
Law degree plus ten years experience in fraud prosecution.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability:
Excellent communication skills in writing and speaking are essential and a commitment to excellence in teaching, service and technology application in the classroom.

Knowledge of rules of evidence

Ability to work well with others

Experience prosecuting fraud cases and working with auditors, investigators, and other forensic professionals

Courses require strong technology and organizational skills. and experience working with Blackboard or a similar platform

Year-round availability

Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Physical Requirements:
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Position requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time and the ability to speak clearly and effectively for an extended period of time.

Essential Functions:
Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or online in telecommunications courses and in immediate preparation for them; maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies and practical; reviewing written or online examinations and papers; evaluating presentations; and supervising independent study projects.

Teaching online and hybrid courses use the BlackBoard Course Management System.

Participating in professional peer review is an essential feature of effective teaching.

University service includes service on the Faculty Council, school and departmental committees.

Professional service implies the use of academic and professional expertise to serve your profession, the community, and the University.

Engage in instructional activity totaling no more than 1,000 contact hours per academic year.

As part of Instructional Activity load:

  • Prepare courses in accordance with published faculty workload guidelines and departmental requirements,
  • Prepare and distribute course syllabi according to university and departmental requirements,
  • Grade all assignments, quizzes, projects, and/or exams as described in the course syllabi,
  • Meet with students (in person or virtual) as related to instructional activity,
  • Evaluate, update, and revise courses regularly,
  • Participate in the assessment activities of the Department, Division, and

University as directed.

  • Administrative responsibilities include writing syllabi, grading course work, submitting final grades.
  • Professional Development Workshops are offered up to three times per year, usually on either Saturday mornings or in the evening.
  • Student advising includes time spent meeting or online with students regarding academic, curricular and career matters.

Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public.

Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members, as in the policy manuals.

Reports To: Associate Dean Forensics Programs

Work Location: Other

Position Category: Faculty

Position Type:

Months/Year: 12 (as needed)

Hrs/Week: As needed by session

FLSA: Exempt

Open Until Filled: No

How to apply

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stevenson.peopleadmin.com

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