Adjunct - Mathematics

Location: Nelsonville

Mathematics Instructor/Adjunct

Salary - Paid Per Credit Hour

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Dean, performs the following functions as per the professional bargaining unit contract:
Provide instructional services;
Perform academic advising activities;
Engage in continuous professional development in both teaching and discipline-specific theory and practice;
Participate in department activities;
Participate in new student enrollment activities (recruitment, registration, Discover Hocking, and Showcase);
Participate in Academic Affairs and other institutional activities;
Maintains a safe working area and conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES:
  Assist with development of course outcomes and curriculum which are consistent with Academic Affairs, department, and technology / program goals; convey course outcomes and expectations to students according to college policy; organize and manage instructional activities; use appropriate learner-centered instructional methods; provide evaluation methods appropriate to stated outcomes; evaluate student learning in a fair manner; posts and maintains sufficient office hours compatible with student schedules;
  
  maintain accurate records of evaluation and course work including attendance; submit grades as required and on time; regularly seeks feedback on course delivery and student learning; participate in college evaluation system of instructional services; revise / update courses regularly.

• PERFORMS STUDENT ACADEMIC ADVISING
  
  ACTIVITIES:
  
  Assist with the recruitment and placement of students; encourage students' involvement in the advising process; maintains sufficient advising hours compatible with student schedules; meet with advisees at least twice per semester and as often as needed; advise student having difficulty in class / clinical work; maintain appropriate advisee files; direct students to appropriate department and College resources; maintain confidentiality; periodically evaluates graduation progress and completions.

• ENGAGES IN CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN BOTH TEACHING AND DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC THEORY AND PRACTICE:
  Formulate and implement goals for growth; identify own professional development needs consistent with the mission of the College, Academic Affairs, and department; maintain or attain appropriate certification; licensure, or credentialing; seek appropriate resources to meet goals for continuous improvement; participate in department, Academic Affairs, and College faculty / staff development programs.

• PARTICIPATES IN DEPARTMENT
  
  ACTIVITIES:
  
  Work cooperatively with others to accomplish the goals of the department and technology; share expertise and materials with other department members; work constructively to resolve individual and department concerns; actively participate in technology and department activities and meetings; follow departmental policies.
• PARTICIPATES IN ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND INSTITUTIONAL
  
  ACTIVITIES:
  
  Is familiar with the mission and philosophy of Hocking College; follows Hocking College policies and procedures; promote a positive working relationship across technology, department, and community lines; participate in Academic Affairs and institutional activities and committees; participate in student enrollment activities (recruiting and registration), contribute to the assessment of student academic achievement;

• At all times maintains a safe working area and conditions.

• Performs other job related duties as assigned, which should not be over 10 to 15%.

Qualifications - Education, Experience, and Skills

• Master's Degree in Mathematics or a master's degree and a cohesive set of at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework relevant to the discipline as defined by Ohio Board of Regents'/Higher Learning Commission guidelines
• Minimum of 3 years of experience teaching Mathematics
• Experience with online education
• Degree must be from a regionally or nationally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent as verified by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services,…