<p>About Drexel University</p> <p>Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a comprehensive, global, R1-level research institution with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation's premier cooperative education programs. Drexel was founded in 1891 to provide educational opportunities for people of all backgrounds. Today, we continue to prepare graduates of diverse backgrounds to become purpose-driven professionals and agents for positive change. Learn more about Drexel and our shared values.</p> <p>Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. Drexel also participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. For more information on our extensive benefit offerings, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure.</p> <p>Applicant Resources</p> <ul> <li>Job Alerts </li><li>Applicant Login </li></ul> <p>Search Current Opportunities</p> <p>Filter Results</p> <p>Position Type</p> <ul> <li>Adjunct 1 </li></ul> <p>Work type</p> <ul> <li>Part-Time 1 </li></ul> <p>Locations</p> <p>Philadelphia</p> <ul> <li>University City - Philadelphia, PA 1 </li></ul> <p>Categories</p> <p>Division / College</p> <ul> <li>Pennoni Honors College 1 </li></ul> <p>Organization</p> <ul> <li>Drexel University 1 </li></ul> <p>Adjunct - Pennoni - Honors Program</p> <p>Apply now Job no: 503839</p> <p>Work type: Part-Time</p> <p>Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA</p> <p>Categories: Drexel University, Pennoni Honors College</p> <p>Drexel is one of Philadelphia's top 10 private employers, a comprehensive global research university and a major engine for economic development in the region. With over 24,000 students, Drexel is one of America's 15 largest private universities. Drexel has committed to being the nation's most civically engaged university, with community partnerships integrated into every aspect of service and academics.</p> <p>About Pennoni Honors College/Academic Programs</p> <p>The Pennoni Honors College at Drexel University is a place of innovation, creativity, and intellectual exchange. There are many different units within the Pennoni Honors College which offer a range and depth of offerings unique among Honors Colleges in the country. Involvement with the College helps students become the best they can be: broadly educated, socially engaged, and culturally and intellectually fulfilled.</p> <p>A core branch of the Pennoni Honors College is the Honors Program. The Honors Program Community is comprised of active and curious undergraduate learners who represent nearly every major and discipline at Drexel University. Through discussion-based courses, the Honors Program allows students to explore diverse topics and perspectives while meeting faculty and students outside of their majors and academic concentrations.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>The Pennoni Honors College invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach in the Honors Program in the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Available Honors courses include Honors Colloquia and Seminar courses which are customizable to the candidate's degree field and area of expertise. The Honors Program aims to offer courses in a wide variety of subject focus areas and, as such, we invite candidates of all industry areas to apply.</p> <ul> <li>Honors Colloquia are three credit courses which give students the opportunity to expand their learning beyond the scope of their majors through unique cross-disciplinary topics. These courses are developed to expand knowledge outside of a student's field of study. </li><li>Honors Seminars, including our Great Works series, are one credit courses designed for an in-depth exploration, reading, discussion over the course of a term in a small group setting. </li></ul> <p>All Honors classes are small, discussion-based courses that are often cross-disciplinary in nature and unique offerings not offered elsewhere at the University. We encourage you to explore some of our past course offerings to get a better understanding of the courses we aim to offer.</p> <p>If hired, adjunct faculty members will employ a variety of strategies to foster student learning and discussion, as well as encourage active learning in all students. Honors Program faculty are expected to maintain proper course-related records, evaluate student work, and provide student with timely feedback as to the progress toward meeting the objectives of the course. Each adjunct faculty member is responsible for effectively teaching students in the assigned classroom or online setting. Each adjunct faculty member is responsible for effectively implementing the mission of the Honors Program within the Pennoni Honors College. Responsibilities may include teaching days, evenings, nights and weekends.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Teach the required number of credit hours per quarter based on their contract. </li><li>Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the teaching of undergraduate students, teaching methodology, curriculum development and evaluation. </li><li>Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes </li><li>Schedule one office hour per week either virtually or in-person for student availability </li><li>Schedule administrative time for classroom preparation. </li><li>Maintain communication with the Director and Assistant Director of Academic Operations regarding any course or student issues. </li><li>Perform other similar duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree. </li><li>1 year experience </li></ul> <p>Other Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrable academic and/or professional experience commensurate with course content and requirements </li><li>Demonstrable experience in teaching, also remote/online if so required, and in using electronic learning environment, preferable Black Board </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Master's degree in related discipline to proposed elective.</p> <p>Location</p> <ul> <li>University City, Philadelphia </li></ul> <p>Special Instructions to the Applicant</p> <p>Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.</p> <p>A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.</p> <p>Advertised: Mar 10 2025 Eastern Daylight Time</p> <p>Applications close: Jan 30 2026 Eastern Standard Time</p>