Adjunct Faculty: Leadership Theory
Company: San Francisco Bay University
Location: Fremont
Posted on: September 30, 2024
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Job Description:
About San Francisco Bay University: San Francisco Bay University
(SFBU), an independent, nonprofit, WASC-accredited university
situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont, California,
seeks multiple innovative and experienced adjunct faculty members
to provide pedagogical leadership in our general education.
Positions are non-tenure track, adjunct appointments. SFBU is a
challenger brand that aims to disrupt higher education by removing
common barriers to help students succeed. SFBU's mission is to
provide diverse learners with inclusive, innovative, and
inspirational education for lifelong personal and career success.
Our vision is to establish a benchmark for engaged and
transformative higher education, serving as a model both nationally
and internationally, all in pursuit of the common good. At SFBU,
students come first. We prioritize students' needs by fostering
personal engagement among students, faculty, and staff. We are
committed to providing affordable quality education with a deep
commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
SFBU is experiencing a dynamic and exciting period of growth, and
we are looking to make a difference in our communities by enhancing
access to affordable education for all students. Position Overview:
San Francisco Bay University is seeking dynamic, and dedicated
adjunct faculty in leadership theory and history to support the
design and delivery of an innovative, new course in our General
Education curriculum. The course is titled, How to Lead:
Transforming Insights from History into Modern Movements. This
course provides an overview of modern leadership theory, exploring
up-to-date ways of thinking about leadership in contemporary
contexts and lessons drawn from a historical survey of leaders over
time. Students will analyze leadership case studies, contemporary
examples, and social impact movements (from Gangus Khan to Colin
Kaepernick) to explore and make sense of the complexities of
leadership in today's world and the role of leaders in fostering
change. The course endeavors to deepen students' self-awareness of
their current leadership skills, analyze movements that they care
about, and then put it all into practice with a final course
project outlining what movement they will create, what leadership
skills and strategies they will need to support it, and create a
model campaign to get their movement off the ground. Teaching
Excellence: Teaching Excellence: Possess deep subject knowledge,
pedagogical expertise, and the ability to engage students actively
while adapting to their diverse needs. As we transition away from
traditional lecture-based instruction, we seek faculty who
understand and appreciate student-centered design and can adopt
pedagogical practices stemming from this approach. These practices
include active learning strategies, collaborative projects,
problem-based learning, inquiry-based learning, flipped classroom
models, and the use of formative assessments to inform and adjust
teaching. We are looking for faculty with the skills and motivation
to create a supportive and dynamic learning environment that
emphasizes clear communication, collaboration, inclusivity, and
continuous improvement. Faculty should be proficient in
facilitating interactive discussions, promoting critical thinking,
and guiding students to apply concepts to real-world scenarios.
This approach aims to foster deeper understanding, engagement, and
long-term retention of material among students. Curriculum
Development: Collaborate with colleagues and consultants on the
development and refinement of the general education curriculum,
incorporating the latest advancements in technology, ensuring
alignment with disciplinary and community/industry needs and
emerging trends, and leveraging best practices to position SFBU
students for success throughout their academic and professional
careers. Inclusive Education: Implement innovative and inclusive
teaching best practices that reflect our core value of providing
access and inclusion to a diverse student body. Quality
Improvement: Active engagement in course and program-level
assessment design, data collection, review, and reporting.
Professional Learning: Attend teacher training and professional
learning activities offered by SFBU's Center for Empowerment &
Pedagogical Innovation (CEPI). Participate in student-centered
formative and summative assessments of teaching performance. Remain
current with emerging developments in general education, pedagogy,
and related fields. Required Qualifications: Masters Degree
required; Doctorate Preferred in leadership theory or closely
related field. Previous Successful Collegiate Teaching Experience
Demonstrated teaching experience in general education and a
commitment to excellence in pedagogy. A passion for mentoring and
guiding students in their academic and professional growth. Strong
communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively
with colleagues, students, and community partners. Commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and practice.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in general education
curriculum development. Salary- SFBU compensation for 3-credit
course delivery is $10,080/ semester. Additional compensation for
curriculum development, required pedagogical training, and
compliance training(s). Modality/ Location: Face-to-face in
Fremont, CA. Application Materials: Interested candidates must
submit the following application materials: A cover letter
detailing candidate qualifications to teach How to Lead:
Transforming Insights from History into Modern Movements. The
letter should also briefly discuss the candidate's teaching
philosophy, and show alignment with our mission and core values
([https://www.sfbu.edu/strategic-plan](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id5678436&targetURLhttps://www.sfbu.edu/strategic-plan)).
Curriculum vitae. Contact information for three professional
references. Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately,
and continue until the position is filled. San Francisco Bay
University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we
welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We
encourage candidates who will contribute to our mission of
fostering a diverse and inclusive educational environment to apply.
Join us in our mission to provide innovative, inclusive, and
transformative education, and help us shape the future of higher
education in the heart of Silicon Valley. We look forward to
welcoming a passionate Professor of Practice to our academic
community. This position description is not intended to cover or
contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties,
responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be
assigned at any time, with or without notice. SFBU is an Equal
Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: SFBU is committed to
providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and
applicants for employment. SFBU does not discriminate in employment
opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex,
age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual
orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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