Adjunct Professor

Description

**JOIN OUR TEAM** ---------------------------- MUST is committed to cultivating a global workforce in a diverse and inclusive environment, offering equal opportunities for personal, professional, and social growth. If you identify with our vision, join our team and find your place among our **Faculty Positions** or **Administrative Positions**. **WHY WORK WITH US?** ------------------------------ * Global environment * Flexibility * Growth * Contribution to the development of future professionals **About the Position** ------------------- The Adjunct Faculty member delivers high\-quality online instruction, fosters an engaging virtual learning environment, and supports student success in assigned courses. Responsibilities include synchronous and asynchronous teaching, providing timely feedback, academic advising, research methodology support, and active participation in program meetings and professional development activities. The role requires subject\-matter expertise, proficiency in Microsoft Office and the institution\'s Learning Management System (LMS), as well as commitment to continuous academic growth. **Responsibilities** --------------------- * Plan and facilitate scheduled synchronous sessions covering essential content and promoting interactive learning. * Provide clear and timely feedback on assignments, quizzes, and projects. * Respond to inquiries via Microsoft Teams and LMS messages within institutional deadlines (typically within 48 hours). * Guide students in formulating research questions, conducting literature reviews, and writing scientifically to support papers, capstone projects, and theses, as applicable. * Encourage substantive dialogue, stimulate critical thinking, and assess the quality of student participation. * Integrate supplementary resources (articles, case studies, multimedia) to deepen learning outcomes. * Grade assignments, quizzes, and papers according to deadlines established in the Academic Calendar, including grade review processes and resolution of incompletes. * Monitor student progress through LMS reports and track at\-risk students, escalating concerns to the Program Coordinator when necessary. * Participate in scheduled trainings, curriculum reviews, and faculty meetings to align with program goals and regulatory standards. * Engage in professional development activities, such as meetings, workshops, and mentoring initiatives. Faculty must complete a minimum of 8 hours of professional development per academic year. * Comply with all MUST academic policies, procedures, and standards as outlined in the Institutional Catalog and applicable Manuals. * Perform other duties inherent to the position and projects assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. **Qualifications** ----------------- * **Undergraduate Programs:** Master\'s degree in a relevant or related field (PhD preferred). * **Graduate Programs:** Terminal degree — Doctorate (PhD, EdD, DBA or equivalent) in a relevant or related field; strong record of scholarly publications. Exceptions must be fully justified and approved by Academic Leadership and HR. * Minimum of two (2) years of university teaching experience; proven success in online or hybrid modalities. * Proficiency (speaking, reading and writing) in Portuguese. English or Spanish are differentials. * Proficiency with LMS platforms (e.g., Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard) and Microsoft Teams. Familiarity with Business Analytics or similar tools. * Strong command of instructional design principles for adult learners. * Ability to deliver effective and empathetic feedback. * Commitment to academic integrity and inclusive teaching practices.