Eastern Iowa Community College Distri

Adjunct Instructor, Welding

Job Category:
Part-Time Adjunct Faculty.

Location:

Maquoketa Center, Maquoketa, IA (Other, see job description for additional details).

Salary: $700 per credit hour; EICC retirees $1000 per credit hour.

A Part-time Instructor is an adjunct instructor (up to 12 credit hours per term). Adjunct faculty typically hold a degree or have sufficient experience in the field they are teaching. Adjunct appointments are valued for professionals enhancing academic instruction. Adjunct faculty may provide instruction in courses for academic credit or CE/Continuing Education.

Responsibilities include teaching welding courses, assessing learning outcomes, and possibly delivering courses via alternative methods, evening sessions, and multiple sites. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and service, and commitment to the mission and values of the community college.

• Welding and at least 6,000 hours of relevant tested work experience in the occupational area (or related area) in which the instructor teaches classes.
• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Welding or a related field.
• Completion of criminal background checks and FERPA training prior to employment.

• Previous teaching experience.

• Must be able to see, hear, and speak continuously, and remain in a stationary position during shift.
• May involve standing, sitting, or walking; ability to install equipment.
• Ability to work in noisy environments and adhere to process protocols.

• Teach courses in accordance with outcomes identified in the established course development model.
• Collaborate in the development and revision of curriculum as needed.
• Meet promptly with scheduled classes.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled faculty, college, district, and advisory meetings unless excused by the Academic Dean.
• Assure that student outcomes are achieved in each course.
• Evaluate and record student performance and achievement on a regular basis and provide regular student feedback.
• Maintain established office hours and meet with students as necessary.
• Refer students to Academic Support and Student Services as needed and meet recommended student/instructional accommodations as required.
• Serve as a student academic advisor.
• Develop and administer assessment instruments to validate student outcome achievement.
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress, and grade records of all students.
• Effectively plan and implement learning strategies appropriate for meeting student outcomes.
• Analyze results of planning and teaching and make appropriate revisions.
• Assist college in the recruitment and retention of students.
• Actively serve as a departmental team member in effecting change fostering continual educational improvement.
• Maintain currency of professional skills to continually enhance instructional skills.
• Regularly engage in professional learning activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas.
• Committed to providing quality service that meets or exceeds the expectations of students and internal/external stakeholders.
• Complete other job duties unique to your area as assigned by the academic dean.

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.),

Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ ), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).