Title: Adjunct Instructor of History
Agency: Danville Community College
Location: Danville - 590
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: $700-1,100 per credit hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Additional Detail
Job Description:Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946, and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors.
Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered. The Arts, Sciences and Business division seeks an Adjunct Instructor to teach History. Adjunct Instructors are supported by faculty and staff in the development of courses and are involved in decisions about curricula.
- Teach various day, night and online courses, as needed.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance/participation and grades.
- Complete Canvas training.
- Recruit and advise students.
- Assist students with job placement.
- Perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.
- Teach assigned in-person History courses in accordance with college policies.
- Maintain current knowledge of the History field of study.
- Incorporate developmentally appropriate practice and evidence-based instructional strategies.
- Teach various day or evening courses, as needed.
- Participate in professional development related to teaching and History.
- Support student retention and program completion initiatives.
- Facilitate sharing of curriculum resources, instructional materials, and best practices.
- Assist with onboarding of new adjunct faculty.
- Participate program assessment and accreditation activities.
- Assist with collection and analysis of program data.
- Prepare documentation and reports required for institutional and accreditation review, such as program reviews and annual program assessment.
- Stay current on the History field of study and teaching best practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in History or related field, or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in History.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
- Ability to utilize campus resources including software and college learning management systems.
- Ability to exercise discretion and use sound judgement in decision making.
- Ability to adjust to change, meet deadlines, and perform multiple tasks as needed.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate with a variety of faculty, staff, enrolled students, prospective students, and community members.
- Skilled in written and oral communication.
- Skilled in monitoring, mentoring, and evaluating.
- Skilled in developing, implementing, and communicating college policies and procedures.
- Skilled in problem-solving and working effectively with administration, faculty, staff and students.
- The ability and willingness to market the program to potential students of all ages and backgrounds.
- Commitment to teaching excellence with an enthusiasm for teaching.
- Ability to use technology to enhance instruction.
- Ability to effectively teach in distance learning modalities.
- Prior teaching experience
- Work experience in the field
- Knowledge and experience with using People Soft
- Extensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office applications
- Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS)
- Experience working in a community college setting
- Demonstrated success working with students, faculty, and administration
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