Elder Law Adjunct Instructor (Temporary)

Position Number

490293

Functional Title

Elder Law Adjunct Instructor (Temporary)

Position Type

Temporary Faculty

Position Eclass

FS - Temporary Semester Faculty

University Information

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The UNCG Gerontology Program, proudly housed in the Department of Social Work, consists of an Undergraduate Minor in Gerontology, Master of Science in Gerontology, and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Gerontology. The MS in Gerontology is the only, fully online, accredited program in Gerontology in North Carolina. The mission of the UNCG Gerontology Program is to provide opportunities for learning and practice that create competent and capable gerontologists who meet the needs of the aging population. Students are provided with a scientific, broad, and integrated view of aging through collaborative relationships with academic disciplines, community organizations, and businesses, so students can approach issues of aging from a truly biopsychosocial perspective. The graduate programs in Gerontology prepare students for careers in agencies and programs serving older adults and their families. Graduate programs are flexible and practitioner-oriented with a focus on authentic learning and developing practical knowledge and skills for the job market.

Position Summary

The Gerontology Program in the Department of Social Work invites applications for an adjunct instructor in the graduate Gerontology program. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional with expertise in elder law to teach our Elder Law for Gerontological Professionals course. The online course is taught over a 7.5-week period from August through October. Duties and responsibilities of the position include:

• Instruct and guide the class in an efficient and effective manner
• Use course materials in Canvas effectively
• Maintain accurate records of student work and attendance
• Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment
• Grade and return student work in a timely manner
• Counsel students regarding their grades and progress in the course
• Comply with the university’s professional development procedures for online instructors

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must meet the SACSCOC guidelines for teaching graduate classes, which is a terminal degree in the field of instruction, or a combination of a graduate degree and significant work experience in the field. Preferably, the candidate will be an elder law attorney or have experience working in an elder law practice.

Preferred Qualifications

Because this position will teach exclusively in the fully online Gerontology Program, the following will also be sought:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of online pedagogy
• Experience in teaching online students

Tenure Status

N/A

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. The application must be completed in full detail for your qualifications to be considered. Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that include:

• Name
• Company Name
• Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
• Email Address
• Contact Phone Number

Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process. Review of applications will begin on 07/01/2022 and continue until the position is filled. We are accepting electronic submissions only. Applicants should apply through the JobSearch portal at https://jobsearch.uncg.edu/

Recruitment Range

$4,000 per course

Org #-Department

Social Work - 12401

Job Open Date

06/03/2022

For Best Consideration Date

07/01/2022

Open Until Filled

Yes

FTE

0.225

Type of Appointment

Temporary

Number of Months per Year

9

Physical Effort

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Reading, Writing, Eye-hand coordination, Hearing, Talking, Standing, Sitting

Work Environment

Inside

Terminal degree in the instructional field, or a graduate degree with significant field experience. Elder law expertise, online pedagogy knowledge, and online teaching experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• instructing students
• grading coursework
• counseling students

Skills & Tools

Canvas

Job Details

• Category: Education services
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Temporary
• Workplace: Remote — Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
• Salary: USD 1,040,000 – 1,040,000 / year
• Languages: English

About University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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