Adjunct Faculty – Part Time – Majors and Departments

General Summary

Paine College is a private institution steeped in the tenets of Methodism that provides a liberal arts education of the highest quality. The College emphasizes academic excellence, ethical and spiritual values, social responsibility, and personal development to prepare spiritually‑centered men and women for positions of leadership and service.

Adjunct faculty members are professional educators who have the responsibility for fulfilling the College’s mission, vision, ethical and spiritual values, and Strategic Plan, consistent with the College’s Faith Statement and Christian Philosophy of Education.

Adjunct Instructors are part‐time employees of the College.

Adjunct faculty members are expected to deliver effective instruction, facilitate, assess, and document student learning, and manage the classroom environment. They should engage in careful preparation of course materials and provide appropriate feedback to students on assignments.

An adjunct teaching load consists of 2–3 undergraduate classes, which may include daytime, evening, weekend, and hybrid courses. Specific course assignments are determined by the individual’s credentials (training and competence) and the department’s needs. Courses are assigned by the Department Chair in consultation with the adjunct faculty member.

Other responsibilities include maintaining office hours to meet with students and attending departmental and faculty meetings as necessary.

Adjunct faculty members must sign a Certification Statement indicating that they have read, understand, and will respect the Faith Statement and the Christian Philosophy of Education Statement of Paine College.

Adjunct faculty may be sought to teach within the following academic programs:
Business Administration, Elementary Education, History, Biology, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology, and Mass Communications.

It is preferred that the successful adjunct faculty member will have an earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution, a TRACS accredited institution, or agencies recognized by the Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The accrediting agency must be in good standing. Under some circumstances, a person considered ABD or with a Master’s degree may be accepted.

• Previous collegiate teaching experience is desired.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
• Strong interpersonal skills with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.

Lifting: 10%

Standing: 35%

Sitting: 35%

Walking: 20%

For immediate consideration:
September 28, 2020 and as needed. To be determined.