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University Of Denver Adjunct Faculty, Supply Chain Management in Denver, Colorado
Become an adjunct faculty member at a top 100 university and play a pivotal role in shaping the emerging practitioners in your field!
The University of Denver's college of continuing and professional studies, University College, is the largest graduate school at the University of Denver and a leader in adult education, providing meaningful and affordable educational experiences specifically designed for busy adults. Nearly 25 years ago, University College launched online programming at the University of Denver. Since then, technology and education have evolved. What remains the same is our commitment to delivering a personalized student experience through small class sizes, practitioner faculty, and dedicated academic advisors. Highly flexible and affordable, a University of Denver education through University College provides career-focused content that can be immediately appl
University College fosters a learning culture where questions are expected, information and wisdom are shared, and community members respectfully challenge each other's perspectives and engage in personal reflection. We celebrate our successes, measure our progress, and realize our goals through collective action. We strive to be culturally aware of our behaviors, aim to ignite continuous growth within each individual, and seek to enhance our impact on students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the greater
University College seeks instructors to join our teaching pool who will advance our commitment to inclusive excellence and will align with University Colleges core values: honor the individual, champion learning, transform lives, work together, and pursue excellence. We also value transparency. The interview process for this role will include an application process, discussion of our teaching expectations and diverse perspective, and an overview of the instructor journey.
Once an instructor is recruited and hired into the pool, they can expect a comprehensive onboarding process and ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance teaching practice. A teaching preference survey is distributed bi-annually to determine interest and availability, and invitations to teach are sent bi-annually. Our 10-week courses are offered in multiple formats, including asynchronous online, synchronous online, or hybrid (50% on campus and 50% online). University College uses Canvas, a best-in-class learning management system (LMS) for all course delivery modes. Instructors will receive a designed course container and will be expected to manage and engage in the course while infusing real-world examples into the curriculum and offering a diversity of perspectives as presented through materials, resources, authors/readings, and speakers if applicable. Course enrollment is typically capped at 20 learners per course
Position Summary
We are currently seeking adjunct faculty with industry experience in supply chain management who can facilitate the learning experience of adult learners in its career-focused M.S. in Supply Chain Management program. The Supply Chain Management program is offered jointly between University College's Transportation and Supply Chain Institute and the Daniels College of Business and is administered through University College. Extensive professional and academic knowledge of supply chain management at an executive or managerial level, and significant experience in mentoring business professionals and business analytics is strongly recommended. Please visit https://universitycollege.du.edu/tran/ for additional information on the program and courses.
Essential Functions
Adjunct faculty at University College are subject matter experts in their field and integrate professionally relevant, diverse examples into their teaching and discussions. They adhere to University College Teaching Expectations and meet the following expectations:
Prepare Course Container for the Quarter
- Use ticketing system to provide course updates, including changes to syllabus, policies, and content
Become familiar with ed-tech tools embedded into the course, including Zoom videoconferencing, PowerPoint presentation software, Kaltura for audio recording and screen capture, and Turnitin plagiarism software Provide Subject Matter Expertise
Deliver an exceptional student learning experience by instructing, guiding, and providing feedback to learners
- Make clear to students how content is professionally applicable
Foster and model critical thinking through course content Maintain Regular and Consistent Instructor Presence in Your Course
Integrate instructor-generated weekly videos
- Employ University College-supported ed-tech tools
- Consistently and equitably support and communicate with each student
- Employ highly engaged discussion facilitation
In online classes, engage in discussion boards with substantive comments no fewer than three days per week Provide Specific, Relevant, and Timely Feedback
Provide feedback on student work within seven days of submission
- Use grading rubrics for all assignments
Provide specific grading comments that foster growth, improvement, and learning Foster an Engaged and Inclusive Learning Environment
Foster an environment in which students feel comfortable sharing their ideas, thoughts, and questions
- Facilitate active discussions that embrace a diversity of perspectives