Adjunct - English (Online Classes Only)

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Preparing, instructing, and grading all class coursework;
Assigning final grades;
Aiding students with grade issues, answering questions, and maintaining 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 at least 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 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 the classroom with a willingness to apply technology and innovative approaches to the teaching of specific disciplines.
• 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.