Adjunct Instructor- Chemistry [Wise County Campus]

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 available to the departmental search committee for consideration when a need arises for the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool on an as‑needed basis. If review of your qualifications leads to pursuing 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 the assigned courses.
• Mentor students inside and outside of 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 on departmental and institutional levels.
• Complete any required training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

All faculty members must meet the 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 the application. Additionally, this position is designated as a security‑sensitive role requiring a satisfactory criminal history background check, and males aged 18‑25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Skills

• Ability to instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses.
• Ability to provide instruction that will achieve the specific goals and objectives associated with 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 and administration, peers and public groups.
• Ability to 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.
• 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.