Instructor (Adjunct)- Sociology Job Bay Minette area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

The Adjunct Instructor for transfer level courses is responsible for the planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom and laboratory instruction and related activities. An Adjunct Instructor performs all other duties as directed by the Division Chairperson, appropriate Dean of Instruction, the President, or the President’s designee. Adjunct instructors are employed on a part-time, per course basis for one semester, as determined by the Division Chairperson for each academic division.

These are non-tenure tract positions.

Salary: $593 per credit hour.

For any questions or additional information, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr.

At a minimum, the essential functions of this position shall include:

Develops curriculum, plans and organizes assigned course in coordination with the appropriate Division Chair. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to; ensuring assigned classes are held as scheduled, planning each lesson, organizing content using effective teaching strategies, facilitating learning using best practices, and holding final exams at the designated time scheduled.

Follows College policies and procedures for keeping accurate course rolls, entering attendance verification, entering grades, performing class evaluations, posting office hours for student consultation, informal student advising, maintaining student files, maintaining courses in Canvas, and submitting all other reports as requested. Files an appropriate course syllabus and/or course outline with the Division Chair and the appropriate Dean of Instruction for each course taught.

Promptly completes student evaluations and posts results, keeping students informed of their progress.

Refers students to advisors, counselors, or other student support services, as needed.

Collaborates with the Division Chair in communicating course and student needs.

Remains familiar with institutional policies and procedures as outlined in the College Catalog, Faculty Handbook, and Employee Policy Manual; and follows such policies and procedures.

Keeps active at a high level of expertise in the subjects taught and stimulating enthusiasm for those subjects while keeping up to date on current trends and new approaches to instruction via professional development activities and independent research.

Strives for the qualities delineated in the criteria for faculty evaluation used by the College.

Maintains collegial relationships.

Reports to work promptly and punctually.

All positions at Coastal Alabama have the job responsibilities below:

Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.

Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.

Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership on campus and within the College.

Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.

Attends staff meetings, College meetings, and professional development activities as required.

Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.

Complies with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws.

Ensures the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree with major in teaching field OR Master's Degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in a teaching field from a regionally accredited institution.

Experience integrating or demonstrated ability to integrate technology in the classroom.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated flexibility in handling diverse course loads.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience at the postsecondary level.

Experience in writing curriculum for Internet instruction or teaching via the Internet.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Coastal Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer.

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, shall be discriminated against on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law.

It is College policy to provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all applicants and employees as required by appropriate federal and state law.

Coastal Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Human Resources Office prior to the interview.

Coastal Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated…