Adjunct Instructor- Geology

About the role

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. 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. Flexibility to teach evenings, Friday, or weekend courses is preferred.

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, or dual credit)
• 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
• 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

• Minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) credential standards: an earned Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline
• Submit transcripts, certificates, and/or license with application
• Satisfactory criminal history background check (position designated as security sensitive)
• Males aged 18 through 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