Speech-Language Pathology – Adjunct – HigherEdJobs
Job Description
Job Location: Main Campus – Edmond, OK
Position Type: Adjunct
Job Category: OTRS Ineligible
Description
Position Overview:
Note: Adjunct positions at UCO are part-time teaching positions. This posting is to create a pool of interested applicants from which the Department may draw as sections become open at any point in the current academic year. This posting may or may not result in the hiring of adjuncts. Adjunct Faculty – provides a quality learning experience for students on a semester basis. Adjunct faculty reports to a dean or chair and performs instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning.
Department Specific Essential Job Functions:
Teaches, advises and mentors students, evaluates student performance, and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty. Adheres to the educational philosophy, mission and long-term goals of the University. Adheres to all policies and procedures outlined in the UCO Faculty and Employee Handbooks. Note: Adjunct positions at UCO are part-time teaching positions. This posting is to create a pool of interested applicants from which the Department may draw as sections become open at any point in the current academic year. This posting may or may not result in the hiring of adjuncts.
Experience Required:
Possesses at least a master’s degree in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval). Previous elementary and/or secondary teaching experience in reading.
Experience Preferred:
Higher education teaching experience in reading education preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Qualifications
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Contingent on state funds. Finalists will be required to furnish official transcripts. Generally includes day/evening, graduate/undergraduate courses and may include weekend classes. Previous successful university teaching experience with racially and culturally-diverse student populations preferred. Scholarly/creative productivity and service commitment expected. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. All finalists are subject to criminal background checks and previous employment and degree verifications. UCO strongly promotes diversity and encourages members of under-represented groups to apply.