Adjunct Instructor - Painting Fundamentals

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College employs adjunct faculty who are student‑centered individuals with a passion for teaching and student development. The adjunct is expected to demonstrate current content knowledge, methodologies, and skills. In addition, the adjunct is expected to be competent in pedagogy, assessment methods, and technology related to the learning systems utilized for both campus and online instruction. Regular and substantive interaction with students, as well as timely feedback, is expected.

As a vital part of an academic program, the adjunct maintains collaborative relations with other faculty and administration.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills; professional and engaging demeanor with students, colleagues, staff, and administration.
• Instruct students in appropriate course content, provide experiential learning (if appropriate to the course), and guide students' work on assignments throughout the term.
• Clearly explain assignments, expectations, grading system, and method of preferred contact to students.
• Post and hold office hours (at least one hour per week per course), in-person and/or online.
• Teach on campus during the scheduled class times, if in face‑to‑face format. Maintain, at minimum, weekly contact with students through such methods as discussion boards, synchronous instruction, or posted office hours (at least one hour per week per course) including the on‑going use of Canvas, Teams, and SMWC email.
• Utilize the text and approved syllabi which includes student learning outcomes.
• Deliver courses that meet the ADA requirements for content and modules, and make corrections as needed, and report corrections to the Office of Student Success prior to the start of the term.
• Provide a list of required texts for this course to the Program Director/Chair at least 10 weeks prior to course delivery if applicable.
• Notify the Program Director/Chair and submit an Early Alert if a student is not maintaining contact or sufficient progress.
• Provide feedback on students' work in the form of graded assignments within 5 days of assignment submission.
• Submit reports or evaluations of students' progress when requested to do so by the Director/Chair.
• Enter grades in Canvas grade book for all students by the appropriate departmental or institutional date (if uncertain, discuss with the chair/director).
• Encourage students to complete the course evaluation at the end of the term.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the SMWC Faculty Handbook and the College and/or Department Academic Integrity Policy.

Keep up‑to‑date on policies and procedures within the Department and College by reading the posted Department Minutes.

• Graduate student if assigned to the course.
• Clinical supervisors if assigned to the course.
• Preceptors if assigned to the course.

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field according to program requirements.
• Current credentials, such as licensure, if applicable.
• See Expected Competencies below.
• Experience with college‑level teaching and course development.
• Demonstrated experience incorporating technology in instructional practices. Experience using a learning management system such as Canvas.