Adjunct Instructor - Student Leadership & Success Studies

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Teaches courses in field of study
• Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught.
• Prepares instructional materials (course outlines, syllabi, exams, mock-ups, visual aids, and instruction sheets) as necessary.
• Instructs, manages, and supervises individual students and groups in classrooms, laboratories, and shops through using appropriate teaching methods.
• Evaluates instruction and learning by means of appropriate assessment methods.
• Responds to student inquiries and otherwise communicates in a timely manner (e.g. no less than 48 hours).
• Provides timely and substantive feedback on student assignments (e.g. no later than 7 days from the assignment due date).
• Maintains a student-oriented approach to education.
• Recommends students for advancement and graduation.
• Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
• Coordinates cooperative work experience programs and students as assigned.
• Affords assistance to counselors, Department Chair, and/or Associate Chair, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program.
• Is available for student consultation, participates in meetings with supervisors, and participates in faculty and other meetings.
• Is thoroughly familiar with the academic freedom and professional responsibility statement and adheres to these policies.
• Maintains desirable and safe laboratory, shop, and classroom conditions.
• Maintain knowledge of current UVU technology (i.e. Canvas, MS Teams) via continuous training offered through the Office of Teaching and Learning.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in the subject matter or a closely related area and one year of teaching closely related professional experience.
• Select SLSS courses require special trainings or certifications for faculty.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of subject matter and course content of classes to be taught, appropriate field of study, and instructional strategies and techniques.
• Skill in effective instructional strategies and techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of evaluation of instruction, curriculum development, program development and evaluation.
• Ability to manage instruction, motivate, and evaluate students.
• Thorough knowledge of counseling and advising techniques.
• Knowledge of work experience programs (if appropriate for assignment).
• Skill in public speaking and report writing.
• Effective human relations skills and communication techniques.
• Effective interpersonal, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to apply effectively general principles to specific conditions.
• Ability to follow written and oral procedures and instructions.