In-Seat Adjunct in Business Statistics

Position Number: 1.2.12.1.2.     Date: February 5, 2024

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty

Department: Math/Business     Division: Natural Science and Mathematics

Reports to: Vice President of Academic Administration

Grade: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Math Adjunct Faculty is responsible to the Chair of the Natural Science and Mathematics Division. The position is part-time and does not offer benefits, as specified in the handbook. The successful candidate will have responsibility for teaching Business Statistics.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Represent the biblical worldview, mission, vision, and core values of HLGU by one’s statements, teaching, and deportment
  • Respectful of the history, heritage, and values of HLGU
  • Represent HLGU well, both on and off campus
  • Prepare and teach courses 
  • Grade and return exams and homework in a timely fashion
  • Stay current in teaching field, textbooks, and instructional resources
  • Assist in evaluating, planning, and revising curriculum in response to changing cultural and vocational needs
  • Start each class on time and fill the scheduled time with appropriate content and procedures
  • Seek Academic Office approval before changing class dates or for any class cancellations
  • Report all missed or cancelled class times or office hours to the academic office
  • Implement and manage procedures to insure records and student information is properly handled
  • Track student attendance on the campus software system
  • Submit grades on the campus software system by deadlines set in the Registrar’s Office
  • Communicate through the official campus email system which is encrypted to meet federal guidelines for student privacy rights (FERPA)
  • Submit textbook orders on the software system
  • Follow all HLGU institutional and instructional policies and procedures
  • Sign and return all contracts, addendum overload contracts, etc., by the deadline
  • Submit syllabi, semester schedules, final grades, professional development plans and reports, performance evaluations, etc., on time
  • Track relevant student data for Student Learning Improvement Assessment as required by department plans
  • Participate in departmental cycle for Academic Program Review (APR) and all other Accreditation Reaffirmation self-study efforts
  • Seek Academic Office approval before engaging guest speakers or planning field trips
  • Requisition and gain approval before purchasing equipment or supplies
  • Contact academic chair and/or the academic office concerning student issues that may lead to disciplinary action
  • Contact the Vice President for Academic Administration concerning academic dishonesty
  • Follow all other institutional and instructional policies and procedures as established and as will be, from time to time, developed
  • Attend faculty and department meetings, workshops and in-service training
  • Represent the department as necessary to outside constituents like prospective students 

 

DEPARTMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS

 

  • This position answers ultimately to the university President, but is accountable to the department and/or division chair, and the Vice President for Academic Administration.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Working knowledge of word processing, email programs, spreadsheets, and databases.
  • Ability to learn to use aspects of HLGU’s current Electronic Records Program (ERP) and Learning Management System (LMS), especially the Faculty Portal.
  • No heavy lifting or unusual physicals needs are contemplated for this job.
  • Must have values consistent with the mission and purpose of Hannibal-LaGrange University.
  • Must agree to sign, and abide by the standards of employment on the back of the application, and in the employee handbook.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING

  • A PhD or other academic-level doctoral degree in the academic content area is preferred. A master’s degree in the academic content area is required
  • Vocational experience preferred
  • Committed evangelical Christian and active church member
  • Master’s Degree in teaching field
  • 1-3 years of prior teaching experience in higher education
  • Academic qualifications appropriate for responsibilities
  • Evidence of mastery of the subject(s) to be taught
  • Desire to instill Christian values through teaching and personal example