Adjunct Faculty, Leadership and Curriculum Studies

American College of Education

Adjunct Faculty at American College of Education with a focus on leadership and curriculum studies. Supporting students in a remote environment, ensuring quality educational experiences and professional development.

Posted 7/27/2026part-timeRemote • Alabama, Massachusetts, South Dakota, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $50 - $126 per studentWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in higher education teaching and leadership, with a focus on developing online learning environments and fostering student engagement. Proven ability to maintain academic integrity and enhance the learning experience through personalized course content and effective feedback.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Terminal Degree5+ Years Leadership Experience3 Peer-Reviewed PublicationsTeaching Experience in Higher EducationOnline Professional Relationship Development

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Hard Skills

Course Content DevelopmentStudent Feedback MonitoringInstructional ResponsibilityResearch ExpertiseProfessional Presentation Skills

Soft Skills

Student InteractionProfessional MannerEthical ConductTimely CommunicationFacilitation of Learning Environment

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationOnline LearningTraditional Teaching FormatsNon-Traditional Teaching FormatsAcademic Presence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain a strong academic presence and growth in professional development for teaching
Relate directly to students, handling instructional responsibilities to support, strengthen, and enhance the learning experience
Interact directly with students in an appropriate, professional manner
Facilitate a safe and productive learning environment for students
Respond in a timely manner to student requests for information, clarification of content
Oversee the quality of the course by reviewing the functionality and content
Expand the student experience by personalizing the course content
Monitor and provide appropriate student feedback on assignments
Support ethical conduct and follow appropriate procedures in reporting infractions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Earned terminal degree(s) in a field associated with the department
Minimum 5+ years in a leadership role leading others
Must have a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed professional publications and presentations
1+ year(s) experience in teaching and leadership in a formal educational setting using both traditional and non-traditional teaching formats, higher education strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience in successfully developing online/virtual professional relationships
Evidence of professional research and/or creative endeavors and expertise in the field.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities to serve on paid committees
Receive payment for writing and developing courses