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Adjunct Faculty, Face-to-Face/Blended Classes, College of Business and Health Administration

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Position Details

Position Information

Job Title Adjunct Faculty, Face-to-Face/Blended Classes, College of Business and Health Administration
Position Number XXXXXX-00
Department School of Business - Joliet IL
Job Grade
Position Summary
The College of Business and Health Administration is a team of exceptional, experienced professionals dedicated to providing a rigorous academic curriculum in a supportive compassionate learning environment. Guided by our Catholic Franciscan values, we are committed to student success and lifelong learning. Faculty include both full-time and adjunct faculty who are professionals with expertise in the courses they teach. In addition, we are committed to continuous quality improvement, applied scholarly contribution, and assisting the business and health care communities.

In a world driven by consumer choice, what sets the University of St. Francis apart from other higher learning institutions is the quality of our instructors.

The University of St. Francis seeks educators who exhibit such a passion for teaching and learning that our College of Business and Health Administration (COBHA) students will have no doubt they are interacting with a quality instructor; one who is characterized by such adjectives as professional, prepared, prompt, patient, and positive.

Today we are specifically looking for instructors willing to teach in person undergraduate courses in a variety of disciplines including accounting, finance, marketing, and management at our Joliet, IL location. 
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Uphold and fulfill the mission and philosophy of the College of Business and Health Administration (COBHA)
• Participate in and promote a culture of continuing quality improvement
• Teach in person and blended courses on-site on our Joliet, IL campus
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities and USF adjunct faculty training
• Teach all assigned courses and hours as determined by the course schedule
• Plan course instruction based upon approved curriculum, syllabus and learning outcomes
• Design, administer and grade course assignments, essays and exams to assess student achievement as well as overall achievement of course learning outcomes
Minimum Requirements
• Master’s degree in field
• Evidence of strength in instructional methodology, delivery, and techniques
• A willingness to support the Catholic and Franciscan values of the University
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position
• Ability and willingness to deliver on-site courses at our Joliet, IL campus according to the required schedule
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals, ideally students, from other cultures and different backgrounds
Preferred Requirements
• Ph.D./DBA/JD or other terminal doctoral degree in a variety of areas including management, marketing, business administration, finance, supply chain/logistics, international business, etc.
• Two (2) years’ teaching experience
• Previous face-to-face teaching experience
• Experience with Canvas Learning Management System
Hours/Shift/Work Schedule
Class schedules vary but generally fall to a Monday/Wednesday/Friday, Tuesday/Thursday or one evening/week schedule. There may be an option to teach a “blended” format.
Physical Requirements of Position
Work is performed in an office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. Substantial time is spent working on a computer. This is sedentary work which requires the following physical activities: sitting, walking, bending, stooping, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FP0564-16
Open Date 05/23/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * In what specific content area(s) would you like to instruct?

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * How would you describe your technology proficiency?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * What do you believe separates you as an instructor from your peers?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Do you have knowledge of Canvas learning management system?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. What days and times are you available to teach face-to-face classes on our Joliet, IL campus?

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at time of application)
  4. Mission Response at https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/856/docs/32812.pdf
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of Recommendation 1 (you must upload something; letter writers may send directly to Working@stfrancis.edu)
  2. Letter of Recommendation 2 (you must upload something; letter writers may send directly to Working@stfrancis.edu)
  3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  4. Resume