Adjunct Instructor 1 - Doctorate in Community College Leadership (DCCL)

Position Summary

Part-time doctoral-level teaching in the area of community college/higher education governance and policy at campus locations and online (hybrid delivery). In addition to teaching, part-time faculty are also responsible for typical course-related tasks (assessment, course development, and quarterly faculty meetings). The anticipated start date of this position is August 2025. This is a pooled position. Applications will be held until vacancies occur, when qualified candidates may be contacted. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes semester-by-semester. All DCCL courses are hybrid with some face-to-face and some online instruction. Candidates must reside in Michigan, Illinois (excluding Chicago), Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, or Wisconsin following acceptance of employment.

Required Education

PhD, EdD, or JD relevant to the Doctorate in Community College Leadership (DCCL) program.

Required Work Experience

Applicants must have executive-level leadership/administration experience in a community college or other higher education organization. Applicants must have teaching experience within higher education.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Teach doctorate-level courses in the DCCL program via mixed delivery. Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which may include but are not limited to: keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance (ex. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time). Faculty may be required to teach off-campus or in an online environment. Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically. Support, promote, and develop University student enrollment and retention initiatives. Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated commitment, experience, and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Advertised Salary

$2,200 per credit hour

Benefits

Adjunct Faculty Benefits

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript 1

Special Instructions

UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript(s) of Ph.D., EdD, or JD relevant to the Doctorate in Community College Leadership Program. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript of all required degrees. Certification (OPTIONAL): Applicants that have a certification in online teaching please attach a copy. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2025.