Head of Depertment of Education (Purdue University)

Job Description Req Id: 39939 Job Title: Purdue Global Adjunct Faculty, Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation (Remote) City: Remote/Virtual Our Opportunity Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online. Purdue Global’s College of Social and Behavioral Science has an opening for Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation program. Job Summary Purdue University Global offers term by term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified individuals who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to students in Associates, Bachelors and Masters degree programs. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners in an innovative, nontraditional university setting. What to Expect in This Role Providing a learning environment that supports student success. Teaching synchronous or asynchronous seminars (10 or 6 week units) as assigned by school or program. Maintaining school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class. Ensuring timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students, administrators, and other school officials. Leading message board discussions and engaging students in relevant discussion and coursework. Partnering with Academic Advisors to address student concerns. Maintaining and submitting accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress. Delivering mid-term and final grades in accordance with the academic calendar. Enforcing student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog. Attending university, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested. Remain current with trends, techniques, and advances in distance learning. Additional duties as may be assigned by the School. Experience Required Terminal Degree in Higher Education Administration, Higher Education Adult Learners, or Educational Leadership. Three or more years experience teaching online leadership and curriculum innovation courses to the adult learner population. Preferred Three or more years experience as a dissertation Chair or dissertation faculty. Strong research background and active research agenda within field of expertise. Interest in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. Three or more years experience in a leadership position. Expertise with the Desire2Learn (Brightspace) platform. What We’re Looking For Required Terminal Degree in Higher Education Administration, Higher Education Adult Learners, or Educational Leadership. Three or more years experience teaching online leadership and curriculum innovation courses to the adult learner population. Preferred Three or more years experience as a dissertation Chair or dissertation faculty. Strong research background and active research agenda within field of expertise. Interest in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. Three or more years experience in a leadership position. Expertise with the Desire2Learn (Brightspace) platform. Additional Information Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position. This is a remote position; no relocation required. Candidates must be based in and legally authorized to work in the United States. A background check will be required for employment in this position. When applying for a faculty position at Purdue University Global you will be asked to provide an unofficial transcript and if hired will be required to provide an official transcript. Adjunct compensation varies per course based on student enrollment, program type and also includes a contribution to a retirement account. A typical adjunct in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences can expect to receive $2800 per full 10-week course. Retirement account benefits include an automatic 403(b) company contribution of 3% and a company match up to an additional 4% with participation in an optional 457(b) plan. FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime) Equal Opportunity Statement Purdue Global is an EO/EA University. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a broad pool of applicants. Purdue Global celebrates a variety of perspectives, experiences, and skills to support a success-focused environment for employees and students. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All are encouraged to apply. Posting Information Posting Start Date: 1/3/26 #HEJ If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Job Description

Req Id: 39939
Job Title: Purdue Global Adjunct Faculty, Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation (Remote)
City: Remote/Virtual

Our Opportunity

Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online. Purdue Global’s College of Social and Behavioral Science has an opening for Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation program.

Job Summary

Purdue University Global offers term by term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified individuals who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to students in Associates, Bachelors and Masters degree programs. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners in an innovative, nontraditional university setting.

What to Expect in This Role

Providing a learning environment that supports student success.
Teaching synchronous or asynchronous seminars (10 or 6 week units) as assigned by school or program.
Maintaining school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class.
Ensuring timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students, administrators, and other school officials.
Leading message board discussions and engaging students in relevant discussion and coursework.
Partnering with Academic Advisors to address student concerns.
Maintaining and submitting accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress.
Delivering mid-term and final grades in accordance with the academic calendar.
Enforcing student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog.
Attending university, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested.
Remain current with trends, techniques, and advances in distance learning.
Additional duties as may be assigned by the School.

Experience

Required

Terminal Degree in Higher Education Administration, Higher Education Adult Learners, or Educational Leadership.
Three or more years experience teaching online leadership and curriculum innovation courses to the adult learner population.

Preferred

Three or more years experience as a dissertation Chair or dissertation faculty.
Strong research background and active research agenda within field of expertise.
Interest in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.
Three or more years experience in a leadership position.
Expertise with the Desire2Learn (Brightspace) platform.

What We’re Looking For

Required

Terminal Degree in Higher Education Administration, Higher Education Adult Learners, or Educational Leadership.
Three or more years experience teaching online leadership and curriculum innovation courses to the adult learner population.

Preferred

Three or more years experience as a dissertation Chair or dissertation faculty.
Strong research background and active research agenda within field of expertise.
Interest in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.
Three or more years experience in a leadership position.
Expertise with the Desire2Learn (Brightspace) platform.

Additional Information

Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
This is a remote position; no relocation required. Candidates must be based in and legally authorized to work in the United States.
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
When applying for a faculty position at Purdue University Global you will be asked to provide an unofficial transcript and if hired will be required to provide an official transcript.
Adjunct compensation varies per course based on student enrollment, program type and also includes a contribution to a retirement account. A typical adjunct in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences can expect to receive $2800 per full 10-week course. Retirement account benefits include an automatic 403(b) company contribution of 3% and a company match up to an additional 4% with participation in an optional 457(b) plan.
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Purdue Global is an EO/EA University. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a broad pool of applicants. Purdue Global celebrates a variety of perspectives, experiences, and skills to support a success-focused environment for employees and students. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All are encouraged to apply.