PT English Instructor

Adjunct Faculty Position

This position requires on-campus instruction. Adjunct faculty are professionals with the responsibility of providing a quality learning experience for Johnston Community College students on a semester basis. Adjunct faculty report to a dean and/or director and perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The categories listed below constitute the expectations for the adjunct faculty member.

These responsibilities will be assessed utilizing student evaluations and classroom observations by the supervisor.

Provide instruction in assigned class(es) in coordination with your Department Chair and/or Associate Vice President and established course model syllabus/syllabi. Provide a high-quality learning and teaching environment for students in accordance with the educational objectives of the college.

• Ability to demonstrate competence in areas expected to teach
• Ability to plan, organize and deploy quality college level instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively with adult learners and to maintain good relationships with staff and students.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, individual initiative, independent actions within a professional environment

Specific responsibilities of adjunct curriculum instructors include:

• Teach assigned classes
• Create an effective learning environment
• Meet classes as assigned
• Present instruction based on the student learning outcomes and performance levels of the course
• Maintain accurate attendance and scholastic records of students
• Use teaching methods designed for a variety of learning styles
• Use course text, outlines, syllabi and other curriculum materials in accordance with college and departmental guidelines
• Assist with maintaining a classroom environment emphasizing safety, good housekeeping, and equipment security
• Participate in communications with the college and department and meet deadlines as required
• Submit required reports
• Participate in the college's assessment process, if required
• Fulfill all contract provisions
• Maintain a high level of professionalism as a representative of the college

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education:

Minimum:
Master's degree required in English or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in English-related course work.

Preferred Education:

Master's degree required in English or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in English-related course work.

Experience:

Minimum:
One (1) year teaching experience. Preferred:
Two (2) to three (3) years of teaching experience in a post-secondary environment, preferably at a community college. Specific experience with online instruction and educational technology is preferred. Experience working with the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students.

Language

Skills:

Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.

• Ability to perform basic math computations including adding, subtracting, multiplying and averaging all units of measure.
• Ability to compute fractions, percentages and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to use effective critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Computer Skills To perform this job successfully an individual should be proficient in a Windows environment and have knowledge of email systems, PowerPoint, Blackboard and online lab environments.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and demonstrate biotechnical procedures.
• Must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds to transport educational materials or lab supplies.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.