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Adjunct Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN

Part-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Position Description

Valparaiso University's Master of Organizational Leadership (MOL) program seeks highly qualified Adjunct Assistant Professors to join our interdisciplinary team, beginning January 2027. Housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, this 100% online, asynchronous program is designed to prepare students to explore values-based leadership. A dedicated pool of adjunct faculty will play a critical role in delivering transformative educational experiences across seven-week course sessions throughout the academic year.

This is a semester-by-semester appointment teaching one to two courses per semester. Successful candidates will hold an earned doctorate in organizational leadership or a closely related field. Job history and professional qualifications will be considered as a substitute for a doctorate on a case-by-case basis.

Major Responsibilities

  • Course Delivery: Facilitate graduate-level instruction in a fully online, asynchronous environment using best practices for digital engagement.

  • Curriculum Alignment: Ensure all courses align with the program's values-based leadership framework and Quality Matters (QM) design standards.

  • Student Mentorship: Provide substantive feedback and guidance to graduate students appropriate to their personal and professional goals.

  • Academic Integration: Collaborate with the Program Director and the Center of Innovation, Teaching, Assessment, and Learning (CITAL) to maintain high standards regarding course design, teaching, and learning.

Required Knowledge and Skills

  • Education: In order to teach at the Master's level, adjunct faculty should have an earned doctorate in Organizational Leadership or a closely related field. 

  • Professional Experience: Job history and professional qualifications will be considered as a substitute for a doctorate on a case-by-case basis.

  • Pedagogical Expertise: Demonstrated ability to teach in an asynchronous format and a commitment to values-based leadership.

  • Interdisciplinary Knowledge: Ability to connect leadership theory to practical applications in sectors such as non-profit, government, higher education, and additional contexts.

Appointment Details

  • Status: Part-time, Adjunct Faculty.

  • Modality: 100% Online Asynchronous.

  • Schedule: Seven-week sessions (Fall I & II, Spring I & II, Summer I & II).

  • Compensation: Competitive per-course rate.

Additional Information

  • Valparaiso University is a distinguished private university of 2,500 students located in Valparaiso, IN, one hour southeast of downtown Chicago. Candidates should be interested in working at a university engaged in issues in Christian higher education in the Lutheran tradition. 

  • To apply, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy that indicates teaching experience and pedagogical approaches. All application materials should be submitted via SilkRoad. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For specific questions or additional information about the search, contact Dr. Ed Finn at ed.finn@valpo.edu or 219.464.6137.

  • Valparaiso University does not unlawfully discriminate and aims to employ individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to help constitute a diverse community. Its entire EOE policy can be found at: https://www.valpo.edu/general-counsel/policies/equal-opportunity-policy/

  • Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds. In addition to strong academic qualifications and excellence in teaching, the University highly values experience in working across cultural and other significant differences.

  • Employment at Valparaiso University will require a satisfactory criminal background check.

 

All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, they will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.

 

To be considered for this position, you must upload:

  • Cover letter

  • Resume

  • List of 3 professional references

  • Answer all application questions

 

Please address the cover letter to:

Ed Finn, Assistant Professor & Program Director

Master of Organizational Leadership Program

Valparaiso University


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