Adjunct - Health Sciences

Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean, Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU) adjunct faculty are responsible for ensuring that students meet all learning objectives and successfully complete their course as outlined in the syllabus and that they receive appropriate and timely feedback and assessments throughout the course.  Additionally, they will track, monitor, advise, and openly discuss course matters with students as needed throughout the course.

Application Materials: Please submit a PDF version of your resume/CV and list of your current references. We need at least two professional references that have served in a supervisory role. Cover letter is optional, and not required.  If you would like to upload additional documents, please feel free to upload additional documents under the "Documents Section". This section is located after "Links" and before "Questions" in the application. Note to applicant: The email address you use to apply with, will be your username for your account and all email notifications. Questions, please email careers@lapu.edu

Compensation: $28.25 - $32.00 / hour (non-exempt/hourly). This position is classified as part time, temporary, and non-exempt. The compensation will be $28.25 per hour if your education is less than a terminal degree or $32.00 per hour if you possess a terminal degree.

Primary Work Location: Remote: Home Office: *Employee's home office must be located in a state LAPU is registered in. (AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, MN, MO, MT, NM, NC, OH, OR, PA, TX, TN, VA, WA, WI).  

Remote work vs. Telecommuting Expectation: We expect our employees to be able to fulfill their LAPU responsibilities with minimal distractions. While remote work does offer flexibility, employees should make arrangements for regular dependent care during work hours.

Required Experience / Education       

• Christian Commitment: Vital Christian faith and lifestyle

• Supportive of the evangelical mission and purpose of LAPU 

• Minimum earned master’s degree in respective discipline (ex: Health Sciences, Nursing, Applied Health)

• Online teaching experience or completion of an online teaching certification process

Desired Experience / Education

• Earned doctorate in respective discipline

• Minimum two years online teaching experience in higher education

• Course development experience

• Experience teaching post-traditional students 

Primary Duties

• Engage in all class activities and discussion forums with students

• Respond to student emails, phone calls and “ask the prof” forum within one business day.

• Returns graded assignments by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) Friday in online courses and within 4 business days of the due date or submission (whichever is later) 

• Grade and provide quality feedback to students on their assignments, including progress reports and assessments of student activities.

• Communicate with LAPU staff and Success Coaches as appropriate concerning any problems or potential problems with students.

• Follow additional job expectations as outlined in the Instructor Expectations document.

• Use the Early Alert form as appropriate.

Missional Expectations

All employees play a critical role in the establishment and maintenance of a robust Christian community that seeks to serve with grace the needs of all employees and students. As a LAPU employee you are called to engage with your colleagues and all those that the university serves by modeling Christ-like character in all of your interactions. You will celebrate and honor other employees and students as being made in the image of God; be thankful, expressing gratitude to God and one another; build others up with your words; and work as an instrument of God's love seeking to heal a lost and broken world.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A positive, cooperative, Christ-like attitude supportive of the University and its mission.
• Strong command of the English language with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, with an ability to plan and manage multiple projects concurrently in a timely manner
• Ability to be proactive, to take ownership of assigned courses, work with little supervision, and meet deadlines
• Skill in the use of personal computers and appropriate software applications (see below) 

Mental Demands

• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
• Ability to investigate, analyze information, and draw conclusions
• Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information

Physical Demands

This position typically includes the following physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time
• Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Visual acuity to read words and numbers
• Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force and occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

Technologies

• Google Suite applications
• Course learning management systems
• Teleconferencing applications
• E-mail software
• Word processing software
• Presentation software
• Spreadsheet software
• Communication applications 

Non-discrimination Statement

The University seeks to provide equal employment opportunities and is dedicated to the principle that access to employment opportunities be accorded to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualification and without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles, including braids, locks, and twists), color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member status and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age (40 and over), protected medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, disability (mental and physical),medical leave or other types of protected leave (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

The University is a Christian University of higher education. It is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. The University reserves the right to maintain its heritage and destiny as a Christian witness in higher education and asserts its right to employ and retain only those persons who subscribe to and support Our Identity and Statement of Faith.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and Los Angeles Pacific University reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the University may deem appropriate.

Salary : $28 - $32