Adjunct - English, Developmental Reading and Writing

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled.
• Designs curriculum to foster talent in all students, utilizing effective teaching strategies, with an understanding of traditionally underserved students who may not currently possess college-level skills.
• Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.
• Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology.
• Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades timely manner, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.
• Distributes and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements.
• Counsels students on academic and personal issues.
• Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.

Requirements

• Master's degree in English, English Education, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of experience teaching reading and/or writing to adults or students in grades 6-12.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Qualifications

Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups of people with complicated material.

Skills

• Effective teaching strategies.
• Technology integration in education.
• Student engagement and advisement.
• Assessment techniques.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$55.88 per contact hour

Schedule

Maximum of 12 contact hours per week