Adjunct Faculty - History

The Role

Will Be Responsible For The Following

• Conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices
• Maintaining records of attendance
• Evaluating student performance on assignments or lab activities
• Assigning mid-term grades
• Assigning final grades
• Utilizing faculty feedback
• Completing mandatory training as needed
• Performing other duties as assigned

Holistic Student Support

Beyond teaching responsibilities, Dual Enrollment Instructors are also obligated to comply with and support college policies as set forth in the Strategic Plan, the College Catalog, the Adjunct Faculty Handbook, and the Employment Agreement.

• Familiarity with holistic support for students outside the classroom
• Includes Admissions and Records, Enrollment Service Center, High School Programs, Recruiting and Orientation, Career Services, Student Support Center, Tutoring Services, Student Conduct, Student Life, Multicultural and International Services, Adult Student Services, and the Center for Access and Disability Services
• Promote accessibility and fair practices

Organizational Culture

Provides support in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Division that aligns with the College’s values.

• Supports the College’s goals
• Sustains the Social and Behavioral Sciences Division’s efforts to utilize best practices
• Supports students, faculty, and staff with fair-minded services and support

Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation

• 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

Position Requirements

• Master’s degree or Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in history
• Preferred Qualifications: College Teaching Experience and/or K12 Teaching Experience, Experience with alternative delivery instructional modes – hybrid, online, virtual, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Maintains a comprehensive grasp on the particular area(s) 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 towards 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 about, fair-minded principles and practices related to supporting students