Online Part Time Faculty - Communication, School of Arts, HUM, EDU

*Please apply by Sept 21, 2026 *

Part-time and full-time teaching faculty share our commitment to learning, teaching, interaction with students and faculty, service to our communities of practice, and scholarship. They are united by the common goal of inspiring academic excellence in students with a broad range of interests and experiences consistent with the Community of Inquiry Framework, as adopted by American Public University System (APUS) for cognitive presence, teaching presence, and social presence. They are key to creating a rewarding online learning experience for students by engaging them, challenging them, and supporting them. They contribute to and participate in a range of activities related to effectiveness and excellence in teaching and student retention. Faculty members remain aware of discipline content intent for the courses they teach. They follow APUS guidelines, processes, and methods and are responsive to mentoring and coaching.

• →Teaching excellence.
• →Deliver online lessons to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• →Initiate, facilitate, interact, and moderate online classroom forums.
• →Be a faculty leader in your classes embracing fully the Community of Inquiry Framework of Teaching Presence, Cognitive Presence, and Social Presence.
• →Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers within the timeframe set forth by APUS policy providing effective feedback to guide student learning and success.
• →Comply with APUS guidelines and expectations for quality faculty engagement online.
• →Engage in the classroom and reply to emails, etc. at least every other day, including one day during the weekend.
• →Remain aware of classroom procedures and use of instructional materials.
• →Participate in professional development to enhance teaching skills and effective online learning strategies.
• →Conduct scholarly research and participate in professional engagement activities.
• →Attend discipline specific and administrative meetings as scheduled.
• →Maintain ‘discipline’ knowledge by participating in one’s own discipline-related professional communities.
• →Support APUS initiatives and departments.

American Public University System (the System) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. HLC accredits degree-granting institutions nationwide and is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The System is comprised of American Military University, American Public University, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The System is authorized by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and other appropriate agencies in the states where it has campuses. The System is authorized to operate as a postsecondary educational institution by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. American Public University System, Inc., which operates the System, is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. American Public University System, American Public University, and American Military University are not affiliated with American University or the U.S. Military.

It is the policy of American Public University System (APUS) to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons.  We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  American Public University System (APUS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All APUS faculty are required to complete the “Engaging the First‐Year Student Certification” course (APUS110), offered through the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL).  It must be completed within six months of the hire date.  In addition, Graduate Faculty must complete the Graduate Faculty Certification (APUS501) within 90 days of hire.

Specific requirements related to your Graduate / Undergraduate Faculty designation, duties, and performance expectations are outlined on the Course Assignments issued with respect to each course to be taught. You agree to comply with and be bound by all policies with respect to work product and intellectual property rights set forth in the APUS Faculty Handbook, the APUS Employee Handbook, the APEI Employee Handbook, and applicable Course Assignments.

You will be expected to perform your duties in a remote, professional working environment of your choice. APUS assumes no responsibility for injuries occurring in your selected workspace or damages related to your real or personal property resulting from your employment with APUS.

• Master's degree in Communication from a regionally accredited institution is required.
• College-level teaching experience is required.
• Online teaching experience is preferred.
• Record of excellence in teaching.

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