Adjunct Applied Technologies Instructor

The duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:

* Demonstrate and maintain a high level of competence and expertise in the teaching field or subject area

* Facilitate student learning utilizing a variety of learning options to meet individual student needs

* Design each course and deliver each class to ensure an effective learning experience

* Develop, implement, and teach courses using distance learning or other instructional technologies (i.e., internet, etc.) as appropriate

* Submit to the immediate supervisor a course syllabus for each course taught every term

* Incorporate most current teaching techniques, subject area developments, and technology into the learning experience

* Provide classroom, laboratory and/or clinical instruction in accordance with approved course outlines

* Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, and academic progress

* Provide for effective evaluation and assessment of the learning experience of each student in accordance with college policy

* Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submit them according to announced deadlines

* Evaluate and record student performance/achievement in a timely manner and provide prompt feedback to students to assure learning

* Participate in the planning of effective long-range and short term goals for the department and college

* Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills; both written and oral; and work ethics (i.e., preparation and punctuality)

* Assist the immediate supervisor with developing and managing a departmental budget in support of the annual plan

* Assist in advising students regarding degree/certificate plans and STARS articulation agreements as appropriate to program

* Regularly engage in professional learning activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas

* Use the computer effectively for word processing, instructional application, electronic communication, information and data management

* Deliver courses in alternative delivery times and methods using a variety of learning activities designed to appeal to differing learning styles

* Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with policy

* Participate in faculty meetings and discussions about curriculum, teaching-learning techniques, teaching materials, and other instructional related activities

* Actively participate in division/college committees and campus activities

* Submit a Professional Growth Plan, in accordance with guidelines for State Board Policy 605.02 for approval by the President prior to pursuing advancement in rank

* Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Head, Division Dean, or President

Adjunct Instructors must meet the following applicable credential criteria:

* For academic teaching fields (i.e., math, history, biology, etc.) you must have a master's degree with eighteen (18) graduate semester hours from a regionally accredited institution in the teaching field.

* For technical teaching fields (i.e., drafting, computer numerical control, industrial electricity, etc.) you must have an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution, a major in the assigned teaching area, and three years of successful full-time experience as a practitioner in the technical field.

* For occupational teaching fields (i.e., carpentry, auto body repair, automotive technology, welding, etc.) you must have an associate degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution. Equivalency with at least sixty (60) semester hours in a planned program including an associate degree core), specialized coursework equivalent to the community college program, and a minimum of three (3) years of successful full-time experience as a practitioner in the occupational field for entry level placement (Level
0) of six (6) years of successful full-time experience as a practitioner in the occupational field for advanced placement (Levels 1-4)

* Qualified to teach in a second teaching field preferred

* Possess valid and current certifications or licenses that may be required in teaching field (i.e., Nursing, Cosmetology, Electrical Technology, Accounting, Automotive Technology, etc.) required

* Demonstrate effective written communication skills required

* Teaching experience preferred

* Experience in developing/teaching courses via distance learning technology preferred

A complete application packet must be received in the Human Resources Department which consists of:

* Completed Wallace State Community College employment application with three work references

* Résumé

* Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the qualifications outlined for the position

* Verification of experience (employment) will be required after the interview process and prior to an offer of employment.
Letter(s) must come from current and/or former employers, verifying employment experience to meet minimum required qualifications.  Letter(s) must…