Adjunct Instructor-Public Services Programs

Job Summary

Hazard Community and Technical College invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty in our Public Services Programs. This position is considered a temporary, part-time position used to fill online, hybrid, and in-person courses. Areas of need include Business, Social Services and Criminal Justice, etc.

• Plans and carries out instruction, instructional activities, and prepares learning materials (including OER) for online, hybrid, and in-person delivery utilizing the Blackboard LMS. (All courses have a Blackboard Shell and require use of the LMS shell.)
• Provides instruction to students in the discipline areas as mentioned above or other related topics.
• Prepares lesson plans (as needed), maintains records and reports on student attainment, and monitors attendance/activity and progress.
• Utilizes approved online course templates and syllabus format, maintains classroom order and discipline, completes course/program assessments, early alert reports/flags, course evals, grading reports, and other related activities/reporting.
• Completes required college training including annual mandatory training related to college policies, online learning training, quality assurance training, LMS training, and other related training, as needed.

Technical program areas may allow at a minimum a combination of an associate’s degree with work experience and certifications, depending on the academic area. Business, CIT, and MIT require a master’s degree. The qualifications must be equal in comparison. The candidate should have experience with instructional technologies, including presentation software (such as Teams) and learning management systems (i.e., Blackboard, Canvas, etc.).

Candidates should also demonstrate proficiency with technology, as well as written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.

Applicant must submit: cover letter, resume or CV, unofficial transcripts for all college coursework, copies of current unexpired certifications/licensures, and three letters of recommendation.

Applicants accepted for online course assignments will be required to complete a Faculty Certification Training Program for Online Instructors and meet (online or in-person) with a member of the distance learning staff. When a position is available, qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview and asked to submit further documentation.

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