Adjunct Electrical Instructor

Salary Range: Adjunct Salary Classification Chart • FLSA: Exempt

About the Role

The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for developing and implementing daily lesson plans and activities for proper management of assigned classes. The instructor creates a classroom environment that implements best practices, supports industry standards, and engages students in career and technical education. The instructor will also maintain industry and required certification(s) for specialized fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction reflective of current discipline standards using college-approved curriculum and resources.
• Actively engage and interact with students using intentional best-practice teaching strategies.
• Plan and prepare the learning environment with needed materials and supplies.
• Communicate and collaborate with full-time instructors in creating and implementing course curriculum, objectives, and materials.
• Present course content in an unbiased and civil manner, demonstrating respect, helpfulness, and responsiveness toward students.
• Maintain appropriate record keeping for assigned classes, including student attendance, grades, and other related information.
• Facilitate student recruitment and assist in the promotion of programs.
• Actively participate in department and division meetings, events, and initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of students, parents/guardians, fellow staff members, records, and all information.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning (or ability to complete an associate degree within six months of hire).
• Valid Missouri teaching certificate with the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (or willingness to obtain a current teaching certificate in secondary and post-secondary education from the State of Missouri at the applicant's expense).
• Five years of employment experience in the industry or a related field.
• Demonstrate current knowledge in course content and effectiveness in teaching assigned subjects.
• An industry-recognized credential in the program field of study.
• Availability to teach daytime, evening, or weekend courses, as needed.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Teaching experience in the career and technical education field.
• Ten years of employment experience in the industry or a related field.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas).
• Participation in professional organizations related to the teaching area.
• Experience with Colleague or other collegiate administrative systems.
• Experience working within a collegiate setting.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Work is performed primarily in a standard office/classroom setting with frequent interruptions and distractions.
• Requires extended periods of time viewing a computer monitor or standing.
• May require adjustment of schedule to include some evening and/or weekends.
• May encounter occasional exposure to inclement weather during travel.
• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office/classroom setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including use of a computer keyboard.