Adjunct Instructor- BAAS Education

Position Information

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Position Summary Information

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Applying for an adjunct appointment would add the applicant to a pool which is available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case a need arises for the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants on an as needed basis. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom. The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned. Teaching modalities may be face-to-face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or within the context of dual credit instruction. Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction. All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

Required Education

All faculty members must provide minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) credential standards which normally include an earned Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline. Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with application. Must provide an earned Master’s Degree or higher in Education. Must provide a valid Texas teacher licensure and certification.

Required Experience

Minimum of three years public teaching experience with students in early childhood through 6th grade.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching courses in the approved discipline
• Providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses
• Mentoring students in and outside of the classroom
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned, be they face-to-face, hybrid, online, or within the context of 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 in a timely manner
• Assessment of 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 on departmental and institutional levels
• Complete any required training
• Other related duties, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Instruct in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses
• Provide instruction that will achieve the specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses
• Create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory
• Communicate effectively with students, college personnel and administration, peers and public groups
• Treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity
• Exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources
• Observe the stated policies and procedures of the College

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Posting Specific Questions

- How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

- Do you qualify for Veteran's Employment Preference per Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code?

Applicant Documents

• Resume/vitae
• Cover Letter
• Transcript 1
• Transcript 2
• Certifications/Licenses
• Letter of Recommendation 1