Purdue Global Adjunct Faculty, Human Resources and Organizational Behavior (Remote)
Req Id: 40393Job Title: Purdue Global Adjunct Faculty, Human Resources and Organizational Behavior (Remote)City: Remote/VirtualJob Description: Our Opportunity:
Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality
education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class
education online. Purdue Global’s School of Business and Information Technology has an
opening for Adjunct Faculty.
Job Summary:
Purdue University Global offers term by term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified
individuals who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to students in
Associates, Bachelors, and Masters degree programs. This position offers an excellent
opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty
contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners in an innovative,
nontraditional university setting.
Adjunct faculty have part-time teaching roles. Courses are offered on a term-by-term basis.
Adjunct faculty can teach up to 2 courses per term, not to exceed 10 courses per year. This role
participates in continuing professional development and may also engage in faculty governance
and curriculum work as needed. Additional service activities may be assigned to Adjunct faculty.
Scholarship is not required to teach at the undergraduate level. Teaching assignments for
Adjunct faculty may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of courses. Adjunct faculty
deliver high-quality instruction and foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment
conducive to student success.
What to expect in this role:
● Provides a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain success.
● Teaches synchronous or asynchronous seminars (10-week units) as assigned by the School or program.
● Maintains school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class.
● Ensures timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students,
administrators, and other University officials.
● Leads message board discussion and engages students in relevant discussions and coursework.
● Partners with Academic Advisors to address student concerns. Refer students who self-
identify with a potential need for an accommodation under the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) to Student Accessibility Services (SAS) and comply with all
student accommodations communicated by SAS in writing.
● Maintains and submits accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress.
● Delivers final grades in accordance with the academic calendar.
● Enforces student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog.
● Attends University, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested.
● Remains current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology that are applicable
to the program.
● Additional duties as assigned by the School.
Experience:
Terminal Degree in Business, Management, Industrial-Organizational Psychology or
Organizational Psychology, or a related field; with 18 Graduate hours in HRM.
Two to four years related experience and/or training
Two to four years online teaching experience is highly preferred.
Human Resource certification(s) desirable.
What we’re looking for:
● Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office suite software, such as MS Word, Excel and
PowerPoint, as well as Google applications such as Gmail, Chat and Meet.
● Experience with Brightspace learning management system (LMS) is preferred.
● Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
● Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, balance competing demands for
time, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
● Effective analytical skills with the ability to assess situations, resolve issues or make
recommendations as appropriate.
● Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication
style and method to suit different audiences.
● Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a professional
demeanor with people at all levels within the organization.
Additional Information:
• School of Business: Adjunct compensation varies per course based on student enrollment,
program type and also includes a contribution to a retirement account. A typical adjunct in the School of Business
can expect to receive $2600 per full 10-week course. Retirement account benefits include an automatic 403(b) company
contribution of 3% and a company match up to an additional 4% with participation in an optional 457(b) plan.
• Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A background check will be required for employment in this position.
• We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a
dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. You may wish to
review the Purdue Virtual Meeting Professional Standards.
• When applying for a faculty position at Purdue University Global you will be asked to
provide an unofficial transcript and if hired will be required to provide an official
transcript.
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Purdue Global is an EEO/AA employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a
broad pool of applicants. Purdue Global celebrates a variety of perspectives,
experiences, and skills to support a success-focused environment for employees and
students. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
All are encouraged to apply.
Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality
education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class
education online. Purdue Global’s School of Business and Information Technology has an
opening for Adjunct Faculty.
Job Summary:
Purdue University Global offers term by term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified
individuals who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to students in
Associates, Bachelors, and Masters degree programs. This position offers an excellent
opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty
contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners in an innovative,
nontraditional university setting.
Adjunct faculty have part-time teaching roles. Courses are offered on a term-by-term basis.
Adjunct faculty can teach up to 2 courses per term, not to exceed 10 courses per year. This role
participates in continuing professional development and may also engage in faculty governance
and curriculum work as needed. Additional service activities may be assigned to Adjunct faculty.
Scholarship is not required to teach at the undergraduate level. Teaching assignments for
Adjunct faculty may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of courses. Adjunct faculty
deliver high-quality instruction and foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment
conducive to student success.
What to expect in this role:
● Provides a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain success.
● Teaches synchronous or asynchronous seminars (10-week units) as assigned by the School or program.
● Maintains school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class.
● Ensures timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students,
administrators, and other University officials.
● Leads message board discussion and engages students in relevant discussions and coursework.
● Partners with Academic Advisors to address student concerns. Refer students who self-
identify with a potential need for an accommodation under the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) to Student Accessibility Services (SAS) and comply with all
student accommodations communicated by SAS in writing.
● Maintains and submits accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress.
● Delivers final grades in accordance with the academic calendar.
● Enforces student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog.
● Attends University, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested.
● Remains current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology that are applicable
to the program.
● Additional duties as assigned by the School.
Experience:
Terminal Degree in Business, Management, Industrial-Organizational Psychology or
Organizational Psychology, or a related field; with 18 Graduate hours in HRM.
Two to four years related experience and/or training
Two to four years online teaching experience is highly preferred.
Human Resource certification(s) desirable.
What we’re looking for:
● Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office suite software, such as MS Word, Excel and
PowerPoint, as well as Google applications such as Gmail, Chat and Meet.
● Experience with Brightspace learning management system (LMS) is preferred.
● Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
● Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, balance competing demands for
time, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
● Effective analytical skills with the ability to assess situations, resolve issues or make
recommendations as appropriate.
● Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication
style and method to suit different audiences.
● Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a professional
demeanor with people at all levels within the organization.
Additional Information:
• School of Business: Adjunct compensation varies per course based on student enrollment,
program type and also includes a contribution to a retirement account. A typical adjunct in the School of Business
can expect to receive $2600 per full 10-week course. Retirement account benefits include an automatic 403(b) company
contribution of 3% and a company match up to an additional 4% with participation in an optional 457(b) plan.
• Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A background check will be required for employment in this position.
• We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a
dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. You may wish to
review the Purdue Virtual Meeting Professional Standards.
• When applying for a faculty position at Purdue University Global you will be asked to
provide an unofficial transcript and if hired will be required to provide an official
transcript.
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Purdue Global is an EEO/AA employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a
broad pool of applicants. Purdue Global celebrates a variety of perspectives,
experiences, and skills to support a success-focused environment for employees and
students. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
All are encouraged to apply.