Adjunct - English

Job Description

• In‑person classes
• Preparing, instructing, and grading all class coursework
• Assisting students with grade issues, answering questions, and maintaining appropriate levels of communication

• In‑person classes
• Preparing, instructing, and grading all class coursework
• Assigning final grades
• Assisting students with grade issues, answering questions, and maintaining appropriate levels of communication

Required:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in English, or a Master’s degree with a minimum of eighteen (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 a willingness to make students active partners in the teaching/learning process
• Computer literacy and experience using computers in the classroom with a willingness to apply technology and innovative approaches to the teaching of a specific discipline

Preferred:

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

• Instructing assigned classes; grading all quizzes, tests, and written assignments
• Assigning final grades and delivering 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

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

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

• Adjunct
• Supervisory – No
• FLSA Exempt – Yes
• Employment Type
  
  – Temporary (Fixed Term)

Credit rate $690.00 – $775.00 | Open until filled | Commensurate with Degree/Experience Level