History Adjunct Instructor

History Adjunct Instructor

Fox Valley Technical College

Adjunct Faculty

Appleton Main Campus

8.75

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

Fox Valley Technical College is establishing a pool of qualified candidates to instruct History courses. FVTC adjunct faculty are dynamic partners for both students and the College. An adjunct instructor works with students beyond the classroom to ensure their success, models FVTC core values, and demonstrates commitment to excellence in program/course content and delivery. An adjunct instructor can work effectively in a collaborative environment;

is willing to innovate and change to meet evolving program and industry needs; and demonstrates competency with use of technology that supports learning and teaching. Generally, an adjunct instructor will be hired to instruct specific open classes based upon the adjunct instructor's qualifications and availability.

• Plan, develop, and implement appropriate instructional strategies, including alternative delivery strategies when appropriate.
• Assist and advise students who have problems with assignments, tests, grades, course content, career concerns, and other academic matters.
• Research, develop, and administer skills assessments before, during and after courses and services with an emphasis on evaluating student performance in courses taught by the instructor.
• Promote student success through timely communication, growth‑based feedback, and implementation of strategies that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Comply with college policies and directions regarding student testing record keeping, advanced standing, providing grades on a timely basis, maintaining office hours for student assistance and counseling, etc.
• Meet professional expectations by maintaining professional currency and contributing to a collaborative culture across the College.
• Attend division, department, and advisory committee meetings as requested.
• Participate in appropriate staff development activities such as diversity awareness, technology training, etc.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the college's mission, vision, and values.

• A Master's degree in the discipline or subfield they teach, OR
• A Master's degree AND 18 graduate credits in the discipline or subfield they teach, OR
• A Master's degree AND appropriate licensure in the discipline or subfield they teach.

• Graduate‑level courses in the discipline/subfield and methods courses that are specifically for the teaching of that discipline/subfield may be considered for meeting the 18 graduate credit hour minimum.

Non‑US degrees/courses may provide a different scope of practice in other countries. Courses to be reviewed on an individual basis.

• Experience in delivering instruction by alternative methods such as online in a synchronous or asynchronous modality is preferred.
• Familiarity with computer applications, particularly Blackboard, Collaborate, Microsoft Office, Teams, OER's, and other programs that promote student success is preferred.
• Upon hire, must maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required by other agencies to maintain individual and program accreditation, if applicable.
• In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

• Knowledge of current educational methods and strategies, including learner‑centered instruction, assessment, evaluation and collaborative techniques and strategies that address closing the gap in student access and achievement across race, gender and disability.
• Skilled in the use of educational technology and alternative delivery methods.
• Knowledge and ability to infuse multicultural perspectives into course content and delivery.
• Skilled in communications and human relations with populations…