PT - Adjunct Instructor-Ethics

Reporting to the Department Head of Humanities, Arts, and Interdisciplinary Studies, Ethics Faculty are responsible
for teaching the General Education Ethics course. Teaching flexibility is highly desired.

Essential Job Functions:

• Teaching the General Education Ethics course. Adjunct teaching load is up to 9 credit hours per semester.
     Adjuncts are not eligible for release time.
• Ability to use technology in the classroom as well as the ability to teach online courses as needed.
• Effectively managing the classroom environment.
• Developing, maintaining, and submitting accurate, timely, and complete records (attendance, assignments,
    grades, end-of-course reports, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned. Note: This job description is not intended to provide all duties that may be required
    of the position, as other duties may be required of this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None

Job Qualifications
Required Education and/or Experience

• Earned Master’s Degree in Ethics or a Ph.D. in Ethics or related field (with at least 18 credit hours of Ethics-related classes). Degrees must be from an accredited institution    of higher learning.
• Degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Teaching experience at the university level preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated understanding and a strong commitment to cultural diversity.
• Experience with publishing and/or presenting research preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations
Must possess the minimum credential standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on
Colleges (SACSCOC), which normally includes at least 18 graduate semester credit hours in the subject area or
suitable approved justifications.

Other Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior)
Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of the organization. Vision,
commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence are critical. Strong oral and written
presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Excellence in the organization,
decision-making, problem-solving, and creating a collaborative environment. Ability to manage multiple projects
simultaneously. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Physical Demands
Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying. Specific
vision abilities include the ability to use close vision. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and to use
hands and fingers to handle or feel.