Adjunct Pool - Geology Department

About the role

Under the direction of the Dean, Department Chair or Program Director, the Adjunct Faculty Member is responsible for providing academic instruction to students for the assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses.
• Assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department and university mission/goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Possession of a master's degree from a graduate institution of recognized standing or equivalent experience and professional recognition.

Knowledge and Skills

• Current theory and practice within the subject discipline.
• Principles and best practices of effective teaching.
• Thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject field or discipline.
• Ability to deliver course curricula in various learning styles.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of University students.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of students with disabilities.
• Ability to integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into the learning process to enhance teaching and the educational experience.
• Professional standards that protect student confidentiality.
• Effective oral and written communication using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Physical Abilities

• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment.
• Ability to speak to exchange information, provide instruction and make presentations.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to push, pull or lift light objects.
• Ability to bend and reach to store and/or retrieve files.

Working Environment

• Indoor classroom environment; subject to visiting a variety of classroom sites on campus.

Pay

$32–$34.50 per hour.