Adjunct Faculty

Location: Trenton

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Job Type

Part-time

Description

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR

CLASSIFICATION:
Faculty

REPORTS TO:

Dean of Instruction and Department Chair/Director

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

CONTRACT

TERMS:

Part-time, as needed

Position Summary:

Provide course instruction in accordance with institutionally-approved learning outcomes.

Essential Functions:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Advance student learning through exemplary instruction in accordance with the established course syllabus.

* Model effective oral and written communication that engages students, provides clarity, and improves student learning.

* Facilitate course activities in an organized and comprehensible manner.

* Establish clear expectations for all course activities while being responsive to student questions.

* Encourage critical thinking and analysis throughout course activities.

* Ensure the content and level of material included within course activities correspond to the student learning objectives of the course.

* Demonstrate consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of assignments and exams.

* Provide timely feedback to students throughout the course.

* Continuously improve instructional quality by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, instructional technology, and distance education to enhance student learning and retention.

* Maintain student records as required by NCMC.

* Remain current with subject-matter as well as effective teaching and learning strategies.

* Adhere to NCMC policies as outlined in the NCMC Faculty Handbook.

* Attend meeting and college functions as required.

* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

Instructors teaching general education/transfer areas must hold a Master's degree in area of assignment, or any Master's degree with at least 18 hours of graduate courses in area of concentration. Instructors teaching in career/technical areas must hold a Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent professional experience in the field.

Experience:

Prefer individual who has taught courses at the college level to include distance and online learning in a technology-oriented environment. Must have a commitment to teaching excellence.

Skills:

Proven organizational, analytical and time management skills. Ability to build relationships and maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Strong verbal, written, and communication skills.

Physical Demands:
Moving about between buildings on the NCMC campus; reaching, pulling, and pushing when filing; able to do repetitive tasks; remain stationary at a desk while typing; teaching in a classroom setting for extended periods.

Environmental Demands:
Fluctuations while moving on tile and carpeted floors in a heated and air conditioned environment.