Adjunct - English

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

In-person classes
Preparing, instructing, and grading all class coursework;
Assigning final grades;
Assist students with grade issues, answer questions, and maintain appropriate levels of communication.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Required: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in English, or a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution 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 to respond to students from culturally diverse backgrounds as well as the willingness to make students active partners in the teaching/learning process;
  Computer literacy and experience using computers in classroom with a willingness to apply technology and innovative approaches to the teaching of specific discipline.
• Preferred: Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in English;
  Two to five years teaching experience in a post-secondary institution;

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

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

Physical Requirements

• This position requires an ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and to present oral lectures/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, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary.