English & Communications Instructor Pool - Adjunct; Part-time

Job Details

• Posting #:
• Category: Adjunct Faculty - General Education/Liberal Arts
• Type: Part-Time
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Hourly Pay Rate / Salary: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour (commensurate with qualifications)
• Hours per Week: 3 to 8 hours (average instructional hours vary based on assignment)
• Work Schedule: Schedule and hours vary based on department needs and candidate availability
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  Varies
• Location: US-WI-Eau Claire

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) is establishing a pool of qualified candidates to be considered when adjunct and/or substitute instructors are needed to teach English and Communications courses on‑campus and/or online. Needs may become available prior to or during each semester. Program and course information can be found at CVTC Academics.

Upon successful submission of your application, cover letter, resume, and transcripts, you will be considered for future adjunct and/or substitute teaching opportunities. CVTC will keep your application on file as a prospective candidate who could potentially fill a position when a need arises. If the need arises and review of your application materials results in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted via the contact information provided on your application.

Adjunct instructors are hired on a per course basis. Courses are taught face‑to‑face in classroom, lab, or clinical settings; online; or a combination of online and face‑to‑face.

CVTC adjunct instructors are dynamic partners for both students and the College. An adjunct instructor works with students beyond the classroom to ensure their success, models CVTC core abilities, and demonstrates commitment to excellence in program/course content and delivery. An adjunct instructor is able to work effectively in a collaborative environment; is willing to innovate and change to meet evolving program and industry needs;

and demonstrates competency with use of technology that supports learning and teaching. Generally, an adjunct instructor will be hired to teach specific open classes based upon the instructor’s qualifications and availability.

• Plan for and instruct courses in the area of English and/or Communications.
• Implement relevant and progressive curriculum.
• Deliver high‑quality instruction through the planning and implementation of effective learning strategies and environments.
• Create performance‑based assessments aligned with competencies through formative and summative measures.
• Promote student success through timely communication, growth‑based feedback, and implementation of strategies that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Meet professional expectations by maintaining professional currency and contributing to a collaborative culture across the College.
• Model integrity through self‑awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Think critically by applying problem‑solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Value diversity by recognizing personal biases, adapting to culturally diverse situations, and demonstrating a commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful interactions with persons of diverse ethnic, cultural, social‑economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Please view the Adjunct Instructor Position Description for additional roles and responsibilities of adjunct instructors at CVTC.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in English, Communications, or Speech, or a master’s degree in any area with 18 graduate credits in English, Communications, or Speech.
• Prior teaching or training experience is preferred.
• Qualified per CVTC requirements at time of, and throughout, employment as an instructor. Must also meet and maintain Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements, Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) standards, and/or other job‑specific licensing standards.

In evaluating candidates…