Adjunct Instructor, English and Academic Foundations

Adjunct Instructor, English and Academic Foundations

Department: NW English

Campus

Location:

Northwest Campus

Employee Classification: ADJ
- Adjunct

Position Type: PT
- Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $65.00

Work Hours: Varies based on course assignments. Flexibility required, as occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary based on department needs.

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work.

Special Instructions to Applicant: This is a pooled posting utilized to hire adjunct instructors. Hiring supervisors review applications and make hiring decisions as part‑time faculty assignments become available.

Reporting to the campus department instructional leader, adjunct instructors provide assistance to students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process, providing a direct impact to student success.

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules and modalities (Dual Credit, On‑Campus, Online or Weekend College) as assigned by designated supervisor
• Accommodates student needs and external stakeholders’ expectations of the College
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students following the College Master Syllabus using the approved learning management system
• Communicates regularly with students and college officials, including responding to e‑mails, calls, and requests for meetings
• Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matter expertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge of learning
• Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement of learning outcomes
• Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success
• Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies student enrollments by the established deadline
• Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance with discipline and department standards
• Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students, posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submits final grades by the established deadline
• Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
• Assists in College's commitment to assessing student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and to achieving institutional performance measures
• Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dual credit courses

• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
• Complete all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the work site
• Adheres to College policies and procedures
• Adheres to applicable safety procedures

* Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

• Master's degree or higher in at least one of the following disciplines:
  • English
  • Literature
  • Creative Writing
  • Technical Communication
  • Closely related discipline
• OR Master’s degree or higher with eighteen (18) graduate hours in at least one of the above disciplines
• Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university

• At least one year’s working experience in the discipline/teaching area
• At least one year’s experience teaching a class in Technical and Business Writing
• At least one year’s experience teaching both English and Integrated Reading & Writing classes
• At least one year’s teaching experience utilizing active‑learning techniques, service learning, and…