Posting Details (Default Section)

Posting Number:
2020693F

Position Title:
Adjunct Faculty - Villanova Interdisciplinary Immigration Studies Training for Advocates

Position Type:
Faculty

Location:
Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:
part-time/12-months

Department:
576-Dean, Professional Studies

Position Summary:
The College of Professional Studies invites qualified individuals to apply for an Adjunct Faculty position to teach in the VIISTA Program (Villanova Interdisciplinary Immigration Studies Training for Advocates), a 100% online interdisciplinary educational program that trains students to become immigrant advocates ready to serve migrants and refugees. The Program is comprised of three modules. Module 1 focuses on how to successfully work with immigrants and is the foundation for the program. Modules 2 and 3 focus on immigration law and practice and are designed to train people to become Department of Justice ( DOJ ) partially accredited representatives (Module 2), or fully accredited representatives (Module 3). We are seeking instructors for all three modules.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Conducting in a professional manner all assigned classes per guidance and policies from the University and College of Professional Studies.
* Preparing and submitting accurate and precise student grades and other assigned documents when due.
* Regularly assessing formative and summative student work product, assignments, and activities including providing written feedback on Discussion Boards, audio, and video recordings.
* Actively engaging in learning community so that the Instructor's presence is regularly felt by the students.
* Building a strong online learning community.
* Answering student questions and providing guidance, where appropriate.
* Attendance at college-wide meetings and events (virtual or in-person as appropriate).
* Supporting and following college policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:
* Law degree, including experience in immigration law practice.
* Committed to excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Specific knowledge of Blackboard, Canvas, and other Instructional Design Tools as well as Web Conferencing Tools.
* Strong understanding of adult learning principles and theories.
* Experience teaching online, particularly in a higher education setting is recommended.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:
* The College of Professional Studies will accept applications throughout the year. If a teaching vacancy arises, we will consider the submitted applications in an effort to staff the position.
* Official Transcripts will be required of all finalists for this position.
* Applications must include contact information for 3 references who will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted.

Posting Date:
02/28/2020

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:
Competitive

Salary Band:

Job Classification:
faculty