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Location: West Hartford, CT Category: Adjuncts/Temporary Employees Posted On: Mon Sep 25 2023 Job Description: The University of Saint Joseph invites qualified applicants to serve as temporary adjunct faculty within the Child Study Program, part of the Psychology, Justice, and Family Studies Department.
We currently have openings to teach the following course. This course is scheduled to begin in the Spring 2024 semester.
HDFS 420: Management of Not-For-Profit Organizations:
Course description: This class examines the diverse and dynamic field of non-profit management with an emphasis on what entry level workers might experience in this unique organizational environment. Students will review the historical context for non-profits including the rise of non-profit organizations, how non-profits differ from other sectors, and collaboration across sectors. The course will also examine the concepts and frameworks for non-profit governance and leadership with an emphasis on mission-driven cultures, strategic planning and delivering on the mission, stakeholder cultivation and management, resource identification and management (including human resource management, fundraising and grants management), and nurturing people and relationships including boards of directors, staff, and volunteers. In addition to examining the theories and concepts of non-profit management, students will also practice non-profit management in individual and group projects and assignments that reference their internship experiences.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Develop and/or update a course syllabus Prepare lectures, projects, homework, assessments, and other student assignments Grade all student assignments in a timely manner. Provide appropriate feedback to students to promote academic success Maintain regularly scheduled office hours; Adjuncts must be available a minimum of one additional hour per week, either in-person or virtually, to provide support to students Attend program/department meetings as requested Demonstrate knowledge of the current methods and practices for teaching college-level courses; present qualified and clear instruction related to the course subject Learn and utilize technology offered at USJ to facilitate teaching Meet all designated class periods in the semester as dictated by the academic calendar Submit mid-semester and final grades to the Registrar's Office within required timeframes, leave all course records with the department chairperson upon completion of the course Build a positive rapport with students and faculty and promote an environment of student success at USJ Job Requirements: Master's degree or higher in a related field. Degrees must be from an accredited institution. Industry experience, a terminal degree, and/or prior college level teaching experience is strongly preferred Cultural competency to work with diverse student and/or employee population. Commitment to the University of Saint Joseph mission Additional Information: Teaching assignments are part-time, on a semester basis only and are dependent on student enrollment and department need. All adjunct offers are contingent on sufficient enrollment. Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties.
Adjunct rates per 3-credit course: Non-Terminal Degree/0-6 Credits Experience = $2,900.00 Terminal Degree/0-6 Credits Experience = $3,100.00 Non-Terminal Degree/7+Credits Experience = $3,300.00 Terminal Degree/7+ Credits Experience = $3,600.0 The University of Saint Joseph believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from different socioeconomic backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities .
About University of Saint Joseph
The University of Saint Joseph, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in the Catholic tradition, provides a rigorous liberal arts and professional education for a diverse student population in an inclusive environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity, and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society.At University of Saint Joseph, our mission statement profoundly resonates with our faculty and staff and serves as the foundation upon which our employment policy is built.We seek to attract, develop and retain individuals who are committed to our mission. We are committed to providing an environment where diverse talents, perspectives, experiences and contributions are recognized, and one that promotes the "growth of the whole person" with resources that enable employees to meet professional and personal life needs.
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