Adjunct Faculty, Information Technology (Community Programming/Contract Training)
Prince George's Community College · Largo, MD · 12 mo ago
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About the role
The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via instructional delivery formats to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote.
Responsibilities
- Teach course content via an appropriate delivery format (may include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction).
- Complete mandated institutional trainings and professional development as required.
- Facilitate appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.
- Evaluate student performance using assessment tools as directed by the department; inform students in a timely manner of their progress.
- Create and administer assessments that monitor student progress; provide timely student feedback.
- Provide an orientation at the first-class meeting to include (as applicable) an overview of the course syllabus, an outline of course objectives, course requirements, attendance policy, grading system, textbook(s), and supplemental materials.
- Notify students of key dates and course adjustments.
- Comply with attendance and grading requirements as established for the course (may include maintaining an up-to-date electronic grade book, and entering final grades by the established due date).
- Maintain accurate class records; submit required class records by the established due date.
- Participate in departmental evaluation and course assessment processes as directed.
- Follow department and division requirements for maintaining office hours, advising students, and referring students to appropriate resources.
- Respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours with the exception of weekends and holidays. Maintain regular communication with students.
- Use the assigned PGCC email for communication with the department and with students.
- Attend all required meetings.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master's degree or professional certification in information technology, cybersecurity, or related field.
- Minimum of one year of specialized teaching experience related to the discipline information technology, cybersecurity, or related.
- Mastery of course content.
- Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
- Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction.
- Ability to teach in face to face, remote and online modalities, as needed.
- Mastery of andragogical principles.
- Ability to teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid) and settings (off-campus, weekends, evenings and accelerated).
- Ability to teach core introductory courses and general education courses in discipline.
Qualifications
- Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to solve problems and manage conflicts.
- Ability to research and analyze information.
- Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
Skills
- Knowledge of instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.)
- Ability to use critical thinking and organization skills.
- Ability to manage and maintain accurate class records.
- Ability to maintain regular communication with students.
- Ability to attend required meetings.
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