Adjunct

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6 days ago Requisition

Join the Tohono O'odham Community College Team as an Adjunct Instructor!

This posting is not for a single, immediate vacancy. We are using this posting to create a pre-qualified pool of candidates across various disciplines. Positions expected to open over the next 12 months

• Status:Your application will remain active in this pool for the entire duration.
• Next Steps: Hiring Managers will draw candidates directly from this pool for interviews as specific openings become available.

We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to teach courses in a tribal community college setting. The Adjunct Instructor supports the T-So:son (Our Core Values).

Adjunct faculty are compensated at a rate of $1,000 per credit hour for lecture courses, plus an additional $700 per lab section.

What You Will Do:

As an Adjunct Instructor, you will be responsible for providing high-quality instruction and support to students. Essential duties include:

• Instruct students in a classroom setting in an assigned area of responsibility.
• Teaching assignments may include evening classes, hybrid, and online formats.
• Develop course syllabus; plan, teach, observe; grade assignments, and evaluate overall student performance.
• Facilitate study sessions and workshops with students.
• Participate in the development of applicable instructional materials, exams, workshops, tutorials, and support items.
• Conduct research of new programs, educational philosophies, and maintain current knowledge of the discipline.
• Develop, implement, and integrate Tohono O'odham culture in the curriculum.
• May assist in the preparation of schedules and course offerings

What You Will Bring:

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge and skills:

• Knowledge of instructional methodologies, adult learning theory, and student evaluation methods.
• Skills in instructing students and evaluating student performance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, and the general public.
• Skill in using a computer and related software applications.
• Knowledge of principles in the assigned academic area.

Required Qualifications:

To be considered for this Adjunct Instructor pool, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Master's degree in the teaching field or a Master's degree in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field.
• Two years of teaching experience in an academic setting.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, multimedia presentation, online and hybrid course delivery, and online course development and teaching.
• Valid state Driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Must have or be able to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.

Preferred Qualifications:

We highly value candidates who also possess:

• Knowledge and understanding of the history and of contemporary issues facing Native people.
• Ability to speak and understand O'odham and/or Spanish.
• Courses can be offered in-person and online. Adjunct faculty could teach at any of our three campuses Main, West, the Phoenix center and/or synchronous online.
• The position involves typical office or administrative work, with no substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Demands:

• The work is classified as Sedentary.
• Activities include talking, hearing, and repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Requires close visual acuity for activities such as preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, extensive reading, and viewing a computer terminal.