Part-time Instructor - PPM 646 Global Projects and Virtual Project Management (online)
Syracuse University Online Employment Site
Part-time
Remote
United States
Job Description
College of Professional Studies is seeking a Part-time Faculty to instruct the following course: PPM 646 Global Projects and Virtual Project Management, (online) With the increased size and complexity of global projects, they are inherently prone to increased risk severity and hence, higher failure rates. This course examines approaches to effectively manage large-scale projects which are primarily comprised of virtual teams that have the additional challenges of being multi-cultural, overcoming language barriers, and collaborating across different time zones. When executed properly, megaprojects can have transformative impact over a long period of time. The project manager’s awareness of the unique challenges that these projects present, positions them to take proactive measures to mitigate the common problems that so often plague these high-profile projects. This position is anticipated to be filled on a fully remote basis. Not all geographical areas within the United States are eligible. Employment offers at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Responsibilities
For each online section: Conduct live discussions weekly incorporating group work, case studies or other online pedagogy tools, incorporating material covered asynchronously, as well as student questions, items in the news that apply to course concepts, and other external sources or guests relevant to course content, etc. View asynchronous content and student work and inquiries in advance of weekly live sessions Grade assignments and exams quickly and provide relevant feedback to students; Maintain regularly scheduled virtual office hours Submit progress reports and final grades according to University regulations Participate in instructor meetings quarterly
Qualifications
Master’s Degree required PMP Certification required Significant experience in the field
College of Professional Studies is seeking a Part-time Faculty to instruct the following course: PPM 646 Global Projects and Virtual Project Management, (online) With the increased size and complexity of global projects, they are inherently prone to increased risk severity and hence, higher failure rates. This course examines approaches to effectively manage large-scale projects which are primarily comprised of virtual teams that have the additional challenges of being multi-cultural, overcoming language barriers, and collaborating across different time zones. When executed properly, megaprojects can have transformative impact over a long period of time. The project manager’s awareness of the unique challenges that these projects present, positions them to take proactive measures to mitigate the common problems that so often plague these high-profile projects. This position is anticipated to be filled on a fully remote basis. Not all geographical areas within the United States are eligible. Employment offers at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Responsibilities
For each online section: Conduct live discussions weekly incorporating group work, case studies or other online pedagogy tools, incorporating material covered asynchronously, as well as student questions, items in the news that apply to course concepts, and other external sources or guests relevant to course content, etc. View asynchronous content and student work and inquiries in advance of weekly live sessions Grade assignments and exams quickly and provide relevant feedback to students; Maintain regularly scheduled virtual office hours Submit progress reports and final grades according to University regulations Participate in instructor meetings quarterly
Qualifications
Master’s Degree required PMP Certification required Significant experience in the field