Community Service Instructor; Part-Time

Description Summary

Teach and develop community education classes based in the instructor’s area of expertise to a diverse student population.

Submit data on student attendance and progress as required. Thesecourses will be offered during the day and evening. The responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as theneeds of the college arise.

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Design, facilitate, and teach community education classes basedin the instructor’s area of expertise.
• Prepare and execute lesson plans, assigning tasks and evaluating student work and progress.
• Develop course syllabus, assess, supervise, and motivatestudents.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to studentsno later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributedby Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guestspeakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’sFinal Exam Schedule.
• Promote safe, effective, and ethical learning environment.
• Use professional discretion and judgment in managing students in classroom setting.
• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and collegeadministrators in a timely manner while classes are in sessionusing assigned college designated e-mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

BA degree in Education or relevant discipline. 1-2 yearsofteaching experience in the instructor’s area of expertise. Musthave an ability to create an active learning environment and maintain a positive and energetic attitude. The candidate must bewilling to take direction, be dependable, flexible, and punctual and show good judgment. Must be able to model appropriate teaching strategies.

Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of Compassion, Equity, Accountability, Innovation, Excellence and Respect.

Experience working in a community college and/or non-creditenvironment. Strong customer service skills. English-Spanish bilingual.