Miscellaneous Non-Credit Instructor Job Pittsburgh area,Pennsylvania USA,Education / Teaching

Position Title: Miscellaneous Non-Credit Instructor

Department: Workforce Development

Campus: College Wide

Additional Information: Please note:
If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS.

Day and Hours (for hourly position): Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department.

Job Category: Adjunct/Faculty

Employment Type: Adjunct Part-Time

General Summary

The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Applicants are expected to have post‑secondary teaching experiences; work experiences in the discipline to be taught; and knowledge of industry‑related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate. Strong communication skills are a must for this position.

Duties

The primary responsibilities of faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus. Assess student performance and maintain grade records.

Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.

Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.

Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.

Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.

Support the college's goals.

Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Clearances

Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances and are available here.

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