Adjunct Instructor-Microbiology

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 adds the applicant to a pool available to the departmental search committee for consideration when a need arises during the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager draws from the pool on an as‑needed basis. If a review of your qualifications leads to a decision to pursue 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 assigned courses.
• Mentor students inside and outside the classroom.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned (face‑to‑face, hybrid, online/Zoom, dual credit).
• Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications promptly.
• Assess student performance, including submission of final grades in a timely manner.
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior.
• Be available to students by appointment.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings.
• Assess courses at the departmental and institutional levels.
• Complete any required training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 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 the application.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to teach afternoon, evening, or Saturdays.

Skills

• Ability to instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses.
• Ability to provide instruction that achieves the specific goals and objectives of 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 on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation,