Adjunct Instructor - Chemistry

Job Overview

Title:

Adjunct Instructor – Chemistry

College:
Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC)

Work sites:
Appleton Main Campus, Oshkosh Riverside Campus

Hours per week: 8.75

Job Category:
Adjunct Faculty

Job Description

Summary:

Adjunct Instructors are responsible for the facilitation of student learning and the ongoing development of instructional strategies that promote student success.

• Learning Facilitation – Foster student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and support student engagement. Employ 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 course success and learning, and implement 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 department, 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 its 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, and maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required to maintain individual and program accreditation.
• Curriculum Development – Develop curriculum and instructional materials that are competency‑based, current, consistent with employer expectations, and aligned with the college policy on the level of required documentation.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Master’s degree in the discipline or subfield taught, OR
• Master’s degree AND 18 graduate credits in the discipline or subfield taught, OR
• Master’s degree AND appropriate licensure in the discipline or subfield taught.

Education:

When evaluating faculty with a Master of Education degree but not a master’s in the discipline, graduate‑level courses in the discipline/subfield and methods courses specifically for that discipline/subfield may be considered to meet the 18 graduate credit hour minimum.

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

• 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 quality of instruction by embracing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
• Qualified per FVTC requirements at the time of, and throughout employment as an instructor. Must also meet and maintain Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements, Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS), and other job‑specific licensing standards.
• Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability to perform the duties of this position.

• Mobility:
  Move around the classroom or instructional space, including walking between students’ desks or workstations.
• Standing and Sitting:
  Stand for extended periods during lectures or demonstrations; sit for grading, office hours,…