Job Title:

Adjunct Faculty – American Academy (Brazil)

Physical Location:

 Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná - Curitiba, Brazil

Salary:

 Compensation varies based on qualifications in accordance with department and college policy.

Basic Function:

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

  Example of Duties: Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
Engaging students in interactive learning activities to meet course objectives. The curriculum follows the Kent State catalog description (see catalog.kent.edu) and is delivered in accordance with defined course standards and outcomes.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

 

Adjunct faculty are expected to:
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts in accordance with departmental requirements.
• Prepare and deliver learning activities to achieve course outcomes.
• Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, papers, and examinations.
• Maintain and submit student grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines.
• Perform student learning outcome assessment for accreditation purposes.
• Be available to students for office hours and out of classroom academic support.
• Be sensitive to the needs of a diverse population.
• Attend periodic meetings relative to teaching duties and training and development.

Instructors for sections at the American Academy must be willing to travel to Brazil; a valid passport is required. The Office of Global Education will make all flight and housing arrangements. Sections at the American Academy are typically held in intensive, 3-week modules.

Instructor must be willing to travel to Brazil; a valid passport is required. The Office of Global Education will make all flight and housing arrangements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful candidates should have a master’s degree in a relevant area; a doctoral degree is preferred. 

License/Certification:

 

Knowledge Of:

 

Skill In:

They should also have strong communication skills with the ability to relate to international undergraduate students.

Ability To:

 

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

A doctoral degree is preferred.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

 

Working Schedule:

 

Additional Information:

Once applicants are qualified, they will be added to the pool of instructors available to teach for the American Academy. Staffing will be filled for each class on an as-needed basis.

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.