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Adjunct Faculty - Learning Analytics 

About the Organization NCU was founded with the goal of providing accessible, high-quality, online graduate degrees to working professionals. No other university can match NCU's uniquely flexible approach to online learning, which includes weekly course starts and personal one-to-one mentoring from our professionally seasoned, all-doctoral faculty in a class size of one. With no residency requirements, NCU is perfect for the independent, self-motivated student who seeks a world-class education no matter where they live!

Across all four of our Schools - the School of Business & Technology Management, School of Education, School of Psychology, and School of Marriage & Family Therapy - NCU is committed to helping students achieve academically to become valuable contributors to their communities and within their professions.

With administrative offices in Prescott Valley and Scottsdale, Arizona, and San Diego, California, as well as students, alumni and faculty in more than 50 countries, NCU is an excellent choice for professionals around the world who share our passion for excellence. We envision growth trends to continue, and eagerly seek highly-credentialed and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.
 
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Northcentral University was ranked one of the Best Places to Work in Phoenix in by the Phoenix Business Journal!

Have you ever heard the saying, “A company is only as good as the people it keeps”?

At Northcentral University, we strongly believe that our University is only as good as our team of staff, faculty and students around the world united by a commitment to excellence, innovation, diversity and accountability.

We celebrate personal and professional growth and desire to see our team members fully realize and reach their potential. When you join the Northcentral team, you will enjoy a challenging, but positive and fun work environment that promotes productivity, achievement and fulfillment.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to be challenged and inspired in your daily work as part of a growing, success-oriented company, then we want to hear from you!

What We Are Looking For

NCU is currently seeking a dynamic individual to become part of our School of Education team as Adjunct Faculty specializing in Learning Analytics.

The primary responsibility of adjunct (part-time) faculty is to teach assigned courses in their discipline; that is, to engage students, offer excellent feedback, and inspire and guide students to achieve at their highest academic level. All faculty demonstrate a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in curricular, instructional, and professional development and to the development of Northcentral’s teaching and learning community. Faculty work closely with their School Dean, administrators, other faculty, and the Faculty Resource Center.

An Adjunct Faculty member will:

  • Be required to successfully complete training in the NCU teaching approach—Teaching Through Feedback
  • Receive ongoing coaching support to deliver highest quality instruction in the online environment
  • Receive regular, formal evaluations of your performance 
  • Teach your first course as an employee adjunct during a 120-day introductory period as part of your training
  • Be involved in the assessment of student learning
  • May serve as a subject matter expert developing or revising curriculum 
  • Participate in University governance through faculty meetings and serving on committees
 
Position Requirements

Essential Job Functions, General

  • Demonstrate a commitment to Northcentral’s vision, mission, and goals.
  • Perform all activities in accordance with Northcentral policies and procedures (as defined in the Faculty Handbook, Course Catalog, and other documents), the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, Northcentral University’s Code of Conduct, and all applicable state and federal laws
  • Promotes a graduate culture of scholarship, teaching, service, and practice.
  • Complete all required professional development activities as defined in the Faculty Handbook.

Essential Job Functions, Teaching

  • Successfully complete initial and ongoing faculty development activities
  • Demonstrate knowledge of relevant Program Learning Outcomes
  • Demonstrate knowledge of content of all courses taught
  • Maintain a load of assigned students
  • Follow Northcentral’s Teaching Through Feedback approach
  • Follow Northcentral policy and procedures
  • Assess student learning outcomes competency
  • Exercise academic freedom in covering course content and learning outcomes, in accordance with University policy, procedures, and curricula.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
  • Skill in verbal and written communication.
  • Skill in operating equipment, such as personal computer, fax, copier, phone systems.
  • Ability to handle a diversity of details in order to make informed and responsive decisions on matters that impact the adjunct faculty, and students.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governing body regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Demonstrated writing skills.
  • Experience with the online delivery of education and the systems that support it.
  • Willingness to participate in trial use of new technologies and integrate new technologies into teaching

Education and Experience

  • Doctoral Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or non-USA equivalent) in Education
  • Background in Institutional Research, data analysis, and/or  predictive analytics required
  • Excellent skills in teaching online, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to learning to Teach Through Feedback
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Skill in using or eagerness to learn to use multiple technologies to teach and communicate with students (learning management systems, Skype, etc.)
  • Curriculum development experience required

Technology Requirements

  • Personal computer or laptop
  • Webcam
  • Skype account
  • Microsoft Word or software that can read and write Microsoft Word files
  • Anti-virus software
  • File backup software
  • Internet access

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The physical requirements for performing the essential functions of this position require the team member to be able to:

  • Sit, stand, kneel, walk and reach.
  • Be able to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 20 pounds.
  • Hear well enough to communicate with others.
    Read a computer screen and written material.
  • Write, type and use phone system.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

All faculty are remote.

Are you ready to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to join a growing team of passionate individuals who work together to change lives through higher education?    

Apply today! 

To be considered, submit a CV and cover letter describing interest in a part-time faculty position with Northcentral and in learning to teach through feedback.

About Teaching at Northcentral University

Northcentral faculty teach one-to-one, faculty-to-student, following a Teaching Through Feedback (TTF) pedagogy (see our Feedback Guide), in which faculty build relationships with each student and teach primarily through their feedback on student work. TTF is Northcentral’s approach to transforming students into professionals and scholars who possess the skills, knowledge, and dispositions identified in their Program Learning Outcomes, graduate, and, as the NCU mission states, “become valuable contributors to their communities and within their professions.” 

Northcentral faculty members are expected to be current in their disciplines and highly dedicated to teaching.

Northcentral is committed to providing all students with direct feedback and personal contact with faculty so that students can meet learning outcomes.

Northcentral educates students year round, as an alternative to traditional semester or quarter systems. Full-time faculty carry loads of 50-60 students. Northcentral students do not take classes in a group; 50-60 students in individual courses is the equivalent of a full teaching load at a land-based university (e.g. 3-4 courses). 

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time  
Category Adjunct Faculty  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  

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