Adjunct - English; Online Classes

Job Description

Preparing, instructing, and grading all class coursework.

Assigning final grades.

Assist students with grade issues, answer questions, and maintain appropriate levels of communication.

• Instructing assigned classes; grading all quizzes, tests, and written assignments.
• Delivering grades and grade justification sheets.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours to meet with students.
• Maintaining a safe and effective classroom environment.
• Participating in department, division, and general adjunct faculty meetings.
• Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in English, or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proven teaching skills with the ability to convey basic concepts and theories in a practical and comprehensible way.
• Ability to recognize and respond to students from culturally diverse backgrounds and willingness to engage students as active partners in the learning process.
• Computer literacy and experience using computers in the classroom with a willingness to apply technology and innovative approaches to the teaching of the specific discipline.

• Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in English.
• Two to five years of teaching experience in a post-secondary institution.
• All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS).

This position requires an ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and to present oral lectures/demonstrations, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of 25 pounds. Some lifting of computer and electronic equipment may be required. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary.

IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.