Adjunct Instructor - Interior Design

Adjunct Instructor - Interior Design

Fox Valley Technical College

Job Category: Adjunct Faculty

FVTC Worksite: Appleton Main Campus

Hours Per Week: 8.75

Fox Valley Technical College celebrates diversity, supports equity and inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression in our workplace.

Adjunct Instructors are responsible for the facilitation of student learning and the on-going development of instructional strategies that meet the needs of students and employers and promote student success.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Learning Facilitation - Foster student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and support student engagement. Create learning experiences that integrate multiple delivery methodologies and instructional technologies to maximize student success, such as hybrid, in-person, virtual, and online course delivery.
• Assessment - Assess student learning and provide regular feedback to help students be successful. Use data to measure quality outcomes related to student persistence, retention, completion rate, course success, and learning, and design improvement strategies based on the evidence.
• Classroom Management - Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student attendance and grade records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, housekeeping, and equipment security, and ensure opportunities for student engagement evaluation.
• Team Participation - Support the college by engaging with the division, department, and team members, as well as staying current with internal and external changes and initiatives.
• Business & Community Engagement - Build and maintain ongoing relationships with community, industry, and clinical partners. Proactively promote the College and our programs.
• Student Success & Support - Serve as an advocate for students and collaborate with Student Services staff to retain students, close achievement gaps, and help all students be successful.
  Professional Development - Continually improve knowledge and skills in emerging trends, current occupational practices and teaching through professional development activities, networking with regional industry leaders, and the integration of new techniques and technology. Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required to maintain individual and program accreditation.

Education and/or Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related and appropriate field. (Based on experience and expertise, an individual with an Associate's Degree or equivalent may be considered), AND
• Minimum of two years of occupational experience in a target job for the program or programs being taught, of which at least one year shall be within five years prior to date of hire. One year of recent related occupational experience may be waived if the instructor has at least two years of post‑secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within five years prior to date of hire.
  
  Four years of occupational experience preferred.
• Prior teaching or training experience preferred.
• Member of ASID and/or NKBA preferred.
• Kitchen and Bath Certification is preferred.
• Proficient in computer aided design (CAD).
• Proficient in business and management principles.
• Qualified per FVTC requirements at time of, and throughout employment as an instructor. Must also meet and maintain Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements, Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS), and/or other job specific licensing standards.

• Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:
• Proficiency utilizing learning management system.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Adapt quickly to changing demands, assignments, and circumstances to meet student needs.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with various audiences.
• Engage in continuous improvement in the…