Lecturer in Business

Purdue University

Posting Details

Req Id: 40393
Job Title: Purdue Global Adjunct Faculty, Human Resources and Organizational Behavior (Remote)
City: Remote/Virtual
Posting Start Date: 1/26/26

Job Description

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 School of Business and Information Technology has an opening for Adjunct Faculty.

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 to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty contribute to and engage in instructional best practices for adult learners in an innovative, nontraditional university setting.

Adjunct faculty have part-time teaching roles. Courses are offered on a term-by-term basis. Adjunct faculty can teach up to 2 courses per term, not to exceed 10 courses per year. This role participates in continuing professional development and may also engage in faculty governance and curriculum work as needed. Additional service activities may be assigned to Adjunct faculty. Scholarship is not required to teach at the undergraduate level. Teaching assignments may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of courses. Adjunct faculty deliver high-quality instruction and foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment conducive to student success.

Responsibilities

  • Provide a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain success.

  • Teach synchronous or asynchronous seminars (10-week units) as assigned by the School or program.

  • Maintain school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class.

  • Ensure timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students, administrators, and other University officials.

  • Lead message board discussion and engage students in relevant discussions and coursework.

  • Partner with Academic Advisors to address student concerns. Refer students who self-identify with a potential need for an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to Student Accessibility Services (SAS) and comply with all student accommodations communicated by SAS in writing.

  • Maintain and submit accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress.

  • Deliver final grades in accordance with the academic calendar.

  • Enforce student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog.

  • Attend University, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested.

  • Remain current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology that are applicable to the program.

  • Additional duties as assigned by the School.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Terminal Degree in Business, Management, Industrial-Organizational Psychology or Organizational Psychology, or a related field, with 18 Graduate hours in HRM.

  • Two to four years of related experience and/or training.

  • Two to four years online teaching experience is highly preferred.

  • Human Resource certification(s) desirable.

Skills & Competencies

  • Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office suite software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google applications (Gmail, Chat, Meet).

  • Experience with Brightspace learning management system (LMS) is preferred.

  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, balance competing demands, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

  • Effective analytical skills with the ability to assess situations, resolve issues, or make recommendations.

  • Effective oral and written communication skills, adaptable to different audiences.

  • Strong interpersonal skills with professional demeanor with people at all levels.

Additional Information

  • Compensation: Adjunct pay varies per course based on student enrollment and program type. A typical adjunct in the School of Business can expect $2,600 per full 10-week course. Retirement benefits include an automatic 403(b) contribution of 3% and a company match up to an additional 4% with participation in an optional 457(b) plan.

  • Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.

  • A background check will be required for employment.

  • Remote employees must have reliable internet access and a dedicated workspace.

  • Applicants will need to provide an unofficial transcript and, if hired, an official transcript.

  • FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)

  • Purdue Global is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All are encouraged to apply.

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