Adjunct Faculty – Computer Applications and Spreadsheet Applications (Dual Enrollment at High Schools)

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Department Head and/or Lead Faculty, Adjunct Instructors have as their chief duty the instruction of assigned classes, providing quality instruction for student learning, and maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom. Responsibilities for Adjunct Instructors include conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices, maintaining attendance records, evaluating student performance on assignments or lab activities, assigning midterm grades, assigning final grades, utilizing faculty feedback, completing mandatory training as needed, and performing other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Familiarity with holistic support for students outside the classroom. These supports include Admissions and Records, Enrollment Service Center, High School Programs, Recruiting and Orientation, Career Services, Student Support Center, Student Conduct, Student Life, Multicultural and International Services, Adult Student Services, and the Center for Access and Disability Services.
• Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility and reflect fair practices.
• Provides support in the Mathematics & Sciences Division that aligns with the College’s values.
• Embraces and promotes the College’s goals and supports the Mathematics & Sciences Division’s efforts to utilize best practices.
• Provides fair services and support for students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrate teaching excellence by using evidence-based instructional practices that foster student learning.
• Engage to adapt, test, and refine new pedagogical approaches that fit Chattanooga State’s campus context.
• Structure student experiences to ensure fairness, belongingness, accessibility, and relevance in academic, student life, and co-curricular activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Maintains a comprehensive grasp of a particular area of academic study.
• Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students.
• Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation.
• Exudes a positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition toward others.
• Demonstrates punctuality and is detailed-oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in verbal and written form.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, fair principles and practices related to supporting students.

Position Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems and meets at least two of the following professional certification criteria:
• Two Years of Work Experience (other than teaching)
• Teaching Excellence Awards
• Professional Certifications
• Research and/or Publication
• Additional Graduate-level Coursework
• By Exception

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching Experience