Adjunct Instructor- English

Position Summary

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. This continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position is open to qualified applicants. The role includes teaching courses in the approved discipline, facilitating student acquisition of specific learning outcomes, mentoring students inside and outside the classroom, and maintaining an effective learning environment in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or dual‑credit modalities. Hours vary by need and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction.

Flexibility to teach evenings, Fridays, or weekend courses is preferred.

• Teach courses in the approved discipline and provide instruction to achieve the specific learning outcomes of the assigned courses.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment in the assigned modalities.
• Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications promptly.
• Assess student performance and submit final grades in a timely fashion.
• Adhere to College policies and procedures, complete required training, and attend adjunct faculty meetings.
• Engage in instructional preparation and maintain ethical and professional behavior.

All faculty members must provide minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) credential standards, normally including an earned Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline.
Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with the application.

At least four (4) semester hours of instructional experience at the post‑secondary level are preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual‑credit courses.
• Capacity to achieve specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses.
• Skill in creating a professional and effective learning environment.
• Effective communication with students, college personnel, peers, and the public.
• Respect for all persons and adherence to non‑discriminatory practices.
• Excellence in ethical and professional use of College time and resources.
• Observance of College policies and procedures.

• Position is security sensitive and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.
• Males between the ages of 18 and 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Weatherford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status or genetic information in educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.