Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs jobs in Toledo, OH

Description

Online Undergraduate Art Professor

(Adjunct Pool)

Tiffin University was established in 1888 and now offers nationally accredited graduate and undergraduate degrees in Business Administration, top-notch bachelor's and master's degrees in Criminal Justice and Social Sciences, and distinctive degrees in the Arts and Sciences. All through our history, the University has nurtured a student-centered setting and a strong sense of real community for our students, faculty and staff.  Tiffin University has always believed in offering the highest quality education – “an education for life.”

The main campus in Tiffin is a beautiful 130-acre blend of traditional historic and modern buildings that create a vibrant and warm home for an educational community.  In addition to the growth in Tiffin, TU graduate and undergraduate programs are offered online and at Cincinnati, Columbus, Fremont, Toledo, and at several sites in the Greater Cleveland area. The MBA is also offered at Bucharest, Romania.

From academic programs in sports and recreation management to homeland security/terrorism, communication and management, TU offers more than 25 majors through on-campus and online learning that result in real advantages for our students.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Tiffin University is accepting resumes for potential openings as an Online Undergraduate Art Professor. The need for this position is undetermined at this time and is dependent on operational needs, including enrollment and staffing. If a need arises, the department will select candidates from this posting.

Applications will be accepted into the pool on an ongoing basis.

Applicants for adjunct positions will not be notified of their status unless they are contacted for a course assignment. 

Requirements

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach online classes as needed in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
• Lead/participate in online discussions with students asynchronously.
• Instruct and supervise a diverse population of students in the classroom.
• Possess a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
• Ability or willingness to learn to manage class in an online learning modality.
• Maintain current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilize a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
• Grading and providing detailed feedback on all assignments (critical thinking assignments and discussion board) within five days of the assignment due date. This includes in-depth feedback specific to critical thinking and writing.
• Actively responding to student emails and requests within 24 hours.
• Engage with students through electronic communications.
• Employs a positive and professional tone in all communications with students, staff, and faculty.
• Be a scholar in the area of Art/Visual Media/Film.
• Assist in efforts to recruit and retain students.
• Adhere to Tiffin University policies and procedures.

EXAMPLE COURSES:

• ART210 Art Appreciation 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

• MA. in course content area.
• Evidence of competence in the area of instruction.
• Maintain expertise appropriate to teaching responsibilities.

OTHER

As an adjunct, faculty will not be asked to teach every semester but will be asked to teach based on the schedule of courses and instructive strength with student success. Tiffin University courses are pre-built by subject matter experts (SMEs), and the adjunct faculty's role is to assess and facilitate student progress through the course.