Job Details
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Science and Health Science Adjunct Instructor will provide one-on-one instruction for courses on a term-by-term basis, working days and possibly teaching online. This position reports to the Dean of Nursing and Health Science. The Science and Health Science Adjunct Instructor should have a main area of study in Nursing, Health Information Management, Science and/or Laboratory Technician. Classes are offered during the day time, on-line and in the evening.
Salary for courses taught by adjunct instructors are calculated by the type of instruction and the number of credits for the course. Lecture and lab courses are paid at a per credit hour based on the current Collective Bargaining Agreement for faculty.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the position described satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Teach course materials in accordance with Course Content and Outcome Guides using instructional methodologies appropriate to the audience and the subject, e.g., group discussion, online, technology enhanced delivery and computers.
* Design and deliver supplemental teaching materials in a variety of ways to meet the needs of a broad range of learning abilities.
* Pursue professional development opportunities and remain current in area of expertise.
* Participate in instructor evaluation and assessment of student academic achievement and demonstrate modification of teaching techniques in accordance with assessment feedback.
* Cultivate a variety of teaching styles in order to provide quality learning experiences to a diverse student population.
* Works effectively using English written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills to meet all faculty requirements including, but not limited to creating course syllabi, evaluating student progress, grading according to college policy and procedure.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* Hold a master's degree in the subject area of instruction; or hold a master's degree in a related area and have completed at least 20 quarter hours of graduate credit in subject area.
* Preferred; experience using Canvas and community college teaching experience.