Adjunct Instructor- Audio Engineering

About the role

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. This is a continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Applying adds the applicant to a pool from which the departmental search committee draws as needs arise for the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager selects from the pool on an as‑needed basis. If your qualifications are reviewed and a decision is made to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the approved discipline.
• Provide instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for assigned courses.
• Mentor students inside and outside the classroom.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned (face‑to‑face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or dual credit instruction).
• Maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.
• Provide instruction in both traditional and non‑traditional learning modes and engage in instructional preparation.
• Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications promptly.
• Assess student performance, including submission of final grades in a timely fashion.
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior.
• Be available to students by appointment.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings.
• Assess courses at departmental and institutional levels.
• Complete any required training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Education: Faculty must meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools credential standards for teaching workforce certificate or degree courses. This includes an appropriate academic degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline. Acceptable combinations are:

• Associate degree and/or 2‑5 years work experience in the field of study;
• Bachelor’s degree and/or 6‑10 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study;
• Master’s degree and/or 11‑15 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study;
• Doctorate degree and/or 16+ years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study.

Required Experience: Three years in the audio/recording business or three years teaching audio engineering courses.

Special Instructions: This position is designated as a security‑sensitive position requiring a satisfactory criminal history background check. Males aged 18‑25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Qualifications

Preferred Education: Master’s Degree.

Preferred Experience: Five or more years in the profession or in teaching, or a combination of the two.

Skills

• Ability to instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses.
• Ability to provide instruction that achieves the specific goals and objectives of all assigned courses.
• Ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, college personnel, administration, peers, and public groups.
• Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity, and justice, without discrimination based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
• Ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources.
• Ability to observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.