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We believe education drives careers, lives, and society forward, enabling a brighter and more sustainable future for all. Our institutions offer the broadest range of industry-relevant skills through inclusive, accessible and digital-first learning. We offer a choice of career-enhancing certificates, degrees and post-graduate level qualifications, equipping our thriving multi-national community of students for lifelong success. Our world-leading network and state-of-the-art institutions power the upskilling of our students worldwide. \nAvila University Arizona is seeking dedicated and qualified Adjunct Instructors to join our faculty in Goodyear, Arizona. As an Adjunct Instructor, you will teach online and hybrid graduate courses. The ideal candidate possesses strong industry experience and technical proficiency in selected field and is passionate about mentoring adult learners in accelerated graduate programs.\nWhen applying, please specify in your Cover Letter which subject areas you are applying for. Successful candidates will be added to our adjunct faculty pool. Teaching assignments for the upcoming terms, which runs through October 2026, will be distributed from this pool based on course availability and enrollment.\nSubject areas:\n1. Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Analytics\nFaculty may teach courses in areas such as:\nArtificial Intelligence and Machine Learning\n\nDeep Learning and Generative AI\n\nNatural Language Processing and Computer Vision\n\nData Science and Predictive Analytics\n\nBusiness Intelligence and Data Visualization\n\nBig Data and Cloud Analytics\n\n2. 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Data Science, Analytics & Business Intelligence\nFaculty may teach courses in areas such as:\nFoundations of Data Science & Analytics\n\nStatistical Analysis for Business\n\nData Mining & Predictive Modeling\n\nBusiness Intelligence & Data Warehousing\n\nData Visualization & Storytelling\n\nBig Data Technologies & Cloud Computing\n\nStrategic Decision Making with Analytics\n\nData Science Capstone & Industry Internship\n\n5. Core Business\nFaculty may teach courses in areas such as:\nFoundations of Data Science & Analytics\n\nStatistical Analysis for Business\n\nData Mining & Predictive Modeling\n\nBusiness Intelligence & Data Warehousing\n\nData Visualization & Storytelling\n\nBig Data Technologies & Cloud Computing\n\nStrategic Decision Making with Analytics\n\nData Science Capstone & Industry Internship\n\nSummary of role:\nInstruction & Delivery\nDeliver high-quality online and hybrid instruction using in-person, synchronous and asynchronous methods.\n\nUtilize best practices in teaching for online, accelerated adult graduate programs.\n\nEmploy effective teaching strategies that accommodate diverse student abilities, professional backgrounds, and learning styles.\n\nIntegrate real-world business datasets and industry case studies into course curriculum to ensure practical applicability.\n\nMentorship & Student Support\nAssist students in navigating challenges encountered during their coursework, providing actionable feedback and solutions.\n\nFoster a collaborative learning environment where students are encouraged to reflect on their technical practice and innovate.\n\nCollaboration & Coordination\nCollaborate with university faculty and program directors to ensure curriculum alignment with current industry trends in the subject areas.\n\nParticipate in faculty meetings and professional development activities to stay updated on best practices in STEM education and emerging AI technologies.\n\nProfessional Development\nEngage in ongoing professional development to enhance expertise in instructional technologies, instructional methods, and assessment practices.\n\nStay informed about current research and trends in the subject area, incorporating relevant knowledge into course content.\n\nAdministrative Duties\nMaintain accurate records of student grades, project evaluations, and attendance within the university’s learning management system.\n\nEnsure compliance with university academic standards and accreditation requirements.\n\nAssist in the coordination of programmatic assessments to monitor the effectiveness of the curriculum.\n\nQualifications:\nRequired: Doctorate in the related field. A master’s degree with significant (10+ years) professional industry experience in the subject area will be considered in lieu of a doctorate.\n\nRequired: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience applying subject concepts in a business or research setting.\n\nPreferred: Prior teaching, training, or adjunct faculty experience in related subjects.\n\nDemonstrated ability to communicate complex management concepts clearly to diverse audiences.\n\nAbility to facilitate virtual team simulations and guide students through conflict resolution and negotiation scenarios.\n\nExcellent communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.\n\nFamiliarity with working on real-world business datasets and solving industry-specific problems.\n\nTerms of Employment:\nFLSA Status: Exempt\nCommunication: Maintains communication with various Faculty, staff, and external constituents in the performance of role. Must be professional in all communications as a representative of the senior administrative team. Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.\nReasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.\nLanguage Skills: This position requires the ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English. Functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; personnel processes; curriculum adoption process; program planning and development; and learning styles and curriculum models. Ability is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant.\nPhysical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, be mobile in an office environment, stand, read, use a keyboard, and communicate audibly in person and by telephone and video technology. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.\nWork Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and is a standard acceptable level for this environment.\nOther Skills/Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with university employees, community members, external parties, Board members, and senior administrators; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication and ability to maintain professional decorum.\nEvaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with Avila University policy.\nThe information contained in this description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual currently holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.\nAvila University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, tenure, disability or any other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities as required by all applicable laws and regulations.\nAvila University reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions or assign additional responsibilities.\nWe will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. 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