Adjunct Instructor- Math

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.

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
• Creating and maintaining an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned (face-to-face, hybrid, online, or dual credit instruction)
• Maintaining familiarity with and adhering to College policies and procedures
• Providing instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes and engaging in instructional preparation
• Providing timely feedback to students and responding to student communications in a timely manner
• Assessing student performance, including submission of final grades in a timely fashion
• Maintaining ethical and professional behavior
• Being available to students by appointment
• Attending adjunct faculty meetings
• Assessing courses on departmental and institutional levels
• Completing any required training
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Requirements

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. This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check. Males between the ages of 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

Schedule

Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction. Flexibility to teach evenings, Friday, or weekend courses is preferred.