Adjunct Faculty, History

Be part of something big.

Davidson-Davie Community College is an award-winning institution that is committed to student learning and success, as well as the economic growth of the communities we serve. Our goal is to identify individuals who will assist in our mission, so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at Davidson-Davie Community College.

Our benefits and other resources make it possible to excel both professionally and personally. We are a dynamic community that supports and celebrates the success of our students, faculty and staff. The future is here!

What you'll do on a typical day

The Adjunct Faculty, History position is part-time and located at the Davie Campus in Mocksville, NC. Classes are primarily offered during the day in either traditional face-to-face or hybrid modalities. Adjunct faculty are responsible for designing and implementing learning strategies for students; developing course syllabi and instructional materials; maintaining instructional records; implementing strategies for student retention. This position reports directly to the Division Chair of Davie Academic Programs.

Essential Job Functions:

* Promotes College mission, values, and vision

* Teaches assigned courses in classroom/lab settings to meet program needs including, but not limited to, day, evening, weekend, and distance courses

* Evaluates student progress and provides appropriate feedback

* Develops course syllabi and provides appropriate written information to students concerning course evaluation and criteria

* Carries out a program of self-evaluation to determine instructional effectiveness

* Explores, assesses, and implements appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning outcomes

* Assists in the evaluation of courses and programs

* Prepares and submits instructional records, reports, and grades established by institutional policy

* Attends appropriate College and School meetings

* Assists in student recruitment and retention

* Maintains appropriate office hours and accessibility for students, faculty and staff

* Participates in professional development to enhance instructional and technical skills

* Performs other tasks as assigned which support the mission and initiatives of the College

Your attributes

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

* Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution

* Strong computer skills and commitment to the use of technology in instruction

* Excellent oral and written communication skills

* Ability to work effectively and collegially with others

* Effectiveness in the following College organizational competencies:

* Translating College purpose, values, and vision into organizational action

* Collaborating and facilitating

* Creating and innovating

* Anticipating and responding to change

* Providing vision and leadership

* Assessment of student learning

* Engagement and assessment of successful student retention models

Preferred Qualifications:

* Broad background of academic coursework

* Teaching experience at the community college level

* Experience with online instruction and educational learning management systems such as Moodle

Work environment

ADA requirements for this position include critical thinking skills with the ability to process information and exercise good judgment in the collection, evaluation, and analysis of data, and student assessment, curriculum development, and program review. Other requirements include ease of mobility in supervising students in classroom/lab settings, carrying supplies and other instructional materials, ability to move, climb, or crawl under equipment, use of keyboard, effective use of all forms of communication, and the ability to perform general teaching and office duties and travel to other campus locations.

A climate controlled, contact center environment - filled with amazing people, incredible students and career opportunities.

DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.