Adjunct Computer Science Faculty (Pool)

Position Summary

Motlow State is accepting applications for an Adjunct Computer Science Faculty (Pool) position. The position is contingent upon funding availability and budget approval.

General Function

Provide high-quality, effective instruction in accordance with the catalog description and approved course syllabus for assigned courses. Facilitate student learning and evaluate student performance using each course’s standards and learning objectives as a guide. Provide appropriate academic support and guidance to students regarding course content and related academic or career goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in discipline or a qualifying field earned from a regionally accredited institution by the application date or a Master’s degree in any field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in discipline or a qualifying field earned from a regionally accredited college or university by the application date.
• Qualifying Fields: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in discipline or a qualifying field earned from a regionally accredited institution and three years of Community College teaching experience.
• Ability to teach in an additional Motlow State teaching field.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned in accordance with the catalog description and the approved course syllabus;
• Teach dual enrollment classes at area high schools as assigned;
• Travel to multiple campuses as assigned;
• Collaborate collegially with faculty, department lead/program director, and academic leadership about curricular and programmatic issues and needs;
• Collaborate collegially with faculty, administration and staff to support the students, strategic plan, goals and business operations of the college;
• Work collegially as part of both discipline-specific and multidisciplinary teams;
• Stay current with developments in the teaching discipline, including relevant scholarship, professional practices, and emerging instructional approaches, and incorporate appropriate updates into course instruction to support effective student learning;
• Teach up to 12 credit hours per semester as assigned;
• Maintain availability to communicate with and meet students regarding coursework and participate in occasional meetings or instructional activities as requested by the department;
• Respond promptly to the Dean’s requests;
• Submit all requested paperwork timely and completely;
• Perform all duties in accordance with both TBR and MSCC policies;

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies;
• Strong computer skills, to include college database (Banner) management, word processing, creating spreadsheets, e-mail, and the internet;
• Knowledge of confidentiality statutes and policies as they apply to FERPA;
• Ability to effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally, with students, fellow employees, college administrators, and other stakeholders.