Adjunct Instructor Educator Preparation

About the role

Adjunct curriculum faculty will guide and direct the learning experiences of students through knowledge, skills, and motivation of content K-12 pedagogy as coursework relates to English Language Arts/Social Studies, Mathematics/Science, classroom management, technology, data analysis and teacher licensure for students in the Residency Licensure Certificate Program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach assigned courses.
• Prepare, review, and update course outlines on an annual basis, ensuring that course content is up-to-date, relevant, accurate, and consistent with state and national accreditation standards.
• Maintain records for each course taught.
• Teach courses in assigned method(s).
• Keep up to date on discipline specific technology and instructional technologies.
• Willingness to teach courses on both the Pinehurst and Hoke County campuses and on Moore and Hoke County high school campuses based on department needs.
• Submit all college reports in a timely fashion.
• Absorb and assist in student retention.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with students, faculty, and staff.
• Absorb and assist in the selection and ordering of supplies, equipment, textbooks, and visual aids as appropriate.
• Keep regular posted office hours as approved by the department chair.
• Attend departmental and college meetings as scheduled.
• Develop professional relationships and show courtesy and respect while working with students; this includes respecting the confidentiality of information shared while interacting.
• Respond to emails from students, colleagues, Department Chairs, Deans, VPs, and President in a timely and professional fashion.
• Discourage any form of harassment, bullying, and/or abrasive behavior directed at colleagues, students, and campus visitors.
• Work in partnership with colleagues and students across campus to identify and address needs/resources that will ensure equity, access, and opportunity for all.
• Attend educational offerings that enhance knowledge of diversity and cultural competency.
• Participate in college events and activities.
• Advance the college’s mission and Core Values of respect, opportunity, helpfulness, integrity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Current or previous (ended in good standing) North Carolina Licensure; Current or previous (ended in good standing) North Carolina Elementary Education Licensure preferred.
• A master's degree or higher in education, or a master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in education in content: English, social studies, mathematics or science.
• At least 5 years experience in K-12 education teaching experience.
• Community college teaching experience is preferred.
• Prior community college teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience working with and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population.