Adjunct Faculty

Description:

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR

CLASSIFICATION: Faculty
REPORTS TO: Dean of Instruction and Department Chair/Director
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
CONTRACT TERMS: Part-time, as needed

Position Summary: Provide course instruction in accordance with institutionally-approved learning outcomes.

Essential Functions: Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Advance student learning through exemplary instruction in accordance with the established course syllabus.

· Model effective oral and written communication that engages students, provides clarity, and improves student learning.

· Facilitate course activities in an organized and comprehensible manner.

· Establish clear expectations for all course activities while being responsive to student questions.

· Encourage critical thinking and analysis throughout course activities.

· Ensure the content and level of material included within course activities correspond to the student learning objectives of the course.

· Demonstrate consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of assignments and exams.

· Provide timely feedback to students throughout the course.

· Continuously improve instructional quality by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, instructional technology, and distance education to enhance student learning and retention.

· Maintain student records as required by NCMC.

· Remain current with subject-matter as well as effective teaching and learning strategies.

· Adhere to NCMC policies as outlined in the NCMC Faculty Handbook.

· Attend meeting and college functions as required.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: Instructors teaching general education/transfer areas must hold a Master’s degree in area of assignment, or any Master’s degree with at least 18 hours of graduate courses in area of concentration. Instructors teaching in career/technical areas must hold a Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent professional experience in the field.

Experience: Prefer individual who has taught courses at the college level to include distance and online learning in a technology-oriented environment. Must have a commitment to teaching excellence.

Skills: Proven organizational, analytical and time management skills. Ability to build relationships and maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Strong verbal, written, and communication skills.

Physical Demands: Moving about between buildings on the NCMC campus; reaching, pulling, and pushing when filing; able to do repetitive tasks; remain stationary at a desk while typing; teaching in a classroom setting for extended periods.

Environmental Demands: Fluctuations while moving on tile and carpeted floors in a heated and air conditioned environment.

Requirements: