Pmp Instructor Jobs in Goodyear, AZ (NOW HIRING)

Role type: Part-time
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
Global University Systems (GUS) is an international education group that empowers students to transform their lives through education. We believe education drives careers, lives, and society forward, enabling a brighter and more sustainable future for all. Our institutions offer the broadest range of industry-relevant skills through inclusive, accessible and digital-first learning. We offer a choice of career-enhancing certificates, degrees and post-graduate level qualifications, equipping our thriving multi-national community of students for lifelong success. Our world-leading network and state-of-the-art institutions power the upskilling of our students worldwide.
Avila University Arizona is seeking dedicated and qualified Adjunct Instructors to join our faculty in Goodyear, Arizona. As an Adjunct Instructor, you will teach online and hybrid graduate courses. The ideal candidate possesses strong industry experience and technical proficiency in selected field and is passionate about mentoring adult learners in accelerated graduate programs.
When applying, please specify in your Cover Letter which subject areas you are applying for. Successful candidates will be added to our adjunct faculty pool. Teaching assignments for the upcoming terms, which runs through October 2026, will be distributed from this pool based on course availability and enrollment.
Subject areas:
1. Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Analytics
Faculty may teach courses in areas such as:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Deep Learning and Generative AI
• Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision
• Data Science and Predictive Analytics
• Business Intelligence and Data Visualization
• Big Data and Cloud Analytics

2. Project Management & Operations
Faculty may teach courses in areas such as:

• Project Management and Agile Methodologies
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Process Improvement and Six Sigma
• Strategic Leadership and Organizational Management
• Project Tools, Technologies, and Analytics

Candidates applying for PM & Operations must have a valid PMP certificate.
3. Healthcare Administration & Health Informatics
Faculty may teach courses in areas such as:

• Healthcare Systems and Administration
• Health Informatics and Digital Health Systems
• Electronic Health Records and Interoperability
• Healthcare Policy, Law, and Ethics
• Healthcare Finance and Strategic Management
• Healthcare Data Analytics and Decision Support

4. Data Science, Analytics & Business Intelligence
Faculty may teach courses in areas such as:

• Foundations of Data Science & Analytics
• Statistical Analysis for Business
• Data Mining & Predictive Modeling
• Business Intelligence & Data Warehousing
• Data Visualization & Storytelling
• Big Data Technologies & Cloud Computing
• Strategic Decision Making with Analytics
• Data Science Capstone & Industry Internship

5. Core Business
Faculty may teach courses in areas such as:

• Foundations of Data Science & Analytics
• Statistical Analysis for Business
• Data Mining & Predictive Modeling
• Business Intelligence & Data Warehousing
• Data Visualization & Storytelling
• Big Data Technologies & Cloud Computing
• Strategic Decision Making with Analytics
• Data Science Capstone & Industry Internship

Summary of role:
Instruction & Delivery

• Deliver high-quality online and hybrid instruction using in-person, synchronous and asynchronous methods.
• Utilize best practices in teaching for online, accelerated adult graduate programs.
• Employ effective teaching strategies that accommodate diverse student abilities, professional backgrounds, and learning styles.
• Integrate real-world business datasets and industry case studies into course curriculum to ensure practical applicability.

Mentorship & Student Support

• Assist students in navigating challenges encountered during their coursework, providing actionable feedback and solutions.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment where students are encouraged to reflect on their technical practice and innovate.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Collaborate with university faculty and program directors to ensure curriculum alignment with current industry trends in the subject areas.
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development activities to stay updated on best practices in STEM education and emerging AI technologies.

Professional Development

• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance expertise in instructional technologies, instructional methods, and assessment practices.
• Stay informed about current research and trends in the subject area, incorporating relevant knowledge into course content.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate records of student grades, project evaluations, and attendance within the university's learning management system.
• Ensure compliance with university academic standards and accreditation requirements.
• Assist in the coordination of programmatic assessments to monitor the effectiveness of the curriculum.

Qualifications:

• Required: Doctorate in the related field. A master's degree with significant (10+ years) professional industry experience in the subject area will be considered in lieu of a doctorate.
• Required: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience applying subject concepts in a business or research setting.
• Preferred: Prior teaching, training, or adjunct faculty experience in related subjects.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex management concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to facilitate virtual team simulations and guide students through conflict resolution and negotiation scenarios.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with working on real-world business datasets and solving industry-specific problems.

Terms of Employment:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Communication: Maintains communication with various Faculty, staff, and external constituents in the performance of role. Must be professional in all communications as a representative of the senior administrative team. Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Language Skills: This position requires the ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English. Functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; personnel processes; curriculum adoption process; program planning and development; and learning styles and curriculum models. Ability is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, be mobile in an office environment, stand, read, use a keyboard, and communicate audibly in person and by telephone and video technology. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and is a standard acceptable level for this environment.
Other Skills/Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with university employees, community members, external parties, Board members, and senior administrators; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication and ability to maintain professional decorum.
Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with Avila University policy.
The information contained in this description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual currently holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
Avila University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, tenure, disability or any other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities as required by all applicable laws and regulations.
Avila University reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions or assign additional responsibilities.
We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success in your job search.
GUS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
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Division Global University Systems Locations Goodyear Hourly salary 80 - 100 Job type Permanent The brand this role will support: GUS North America