American University of Phnom Penh

Adjunct Faculty - Faculty of Law

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Location

Phnom Penh / Cambodia

Job Type

FULLTIME

Experience

3+ Years

Experience level

Associate

Work Mode

On-site

Industry

Education

Description

Adjunct faculty will spend most of their time interacting with and teaching students, while maintaining flexibility in fulfilling various responsibilities. Typical duties of adjunct instructors may include the following

Teaching graduate and/or undergraduate students in a specific field of expertise
Following and modifying (as needed) the class syllabus to ensure that the syllabus meets department and university standards with no substantial changes made without consent of relevant Program Chair or Dean approval.
Planning and creating lectures, in-class discussions, and other appropriate activities and assignments
Grading assigned papers, quizzes, exams, and other assignments in Canvas by deadline
Assessing students’ overall performance based on their attendance, participation in class/performance on course assignments, and examinations
Reporting student learning outcomes, class reviews, and analyzing student data
Collaborating with colleagues on course curriculum
Advising students on how to be successful and achieve goals
Staying updated on innovations and changes within their course field
Participation in professional development/campus activities as required

Requirements

An effective adjunct professor is

A clear communicator who provides value-added comments and information to students
Able to teach using real-world experience
Able to confidently teach and present to a class of students
Technologically savvy: can utilize email, a range of online learning systems, and other ways to communicate with students
Passionate about specific academic fields and education in general
An understanding of the use of curriculum design, pedagogy, and learning outcome alignment
Successful in collaborating with colleagues
Earned Master’s or a Ph.D. (or J.D.) in an appropriate discipline from an American or other western universities.
Minimum three years’ teaching or related experience in with online teaching/in teaching experience
Proficient Learning Management System (Canvas) or similar technology skills

Required Skills

Clear communicationProviding value-added comments and informationReal-world experience application in teachingConfident teachingPresentation skillsTechnological savvinessEmail utilizationOnline learning systems utilizationStudent communicationPassion for academic fieldsPassion for educationCurriculum designPedagogyLearning outcome alignmentCollaboration with colleaguesMaster’s degreePh.D.J.D.Teaching experienceRelated experience

About American University of Phnom Penh

Industry

Education