Adjunct Professor, Workforce Readiness Skills Development

About the role

The University of the District of Columbia is seeking enthusiastic and qualified part-time instructors to teach Workforce Readiness Skills Development courses.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses as specified in the schedule and course contract.
• Evaluates and selects texts and instructional materials; prepares course materials and lesson plans.
• Provides students an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the institution, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria.
• Posts syllabus, assignments and other materials on the institution’s learning management system and communicates with students.
• Delivers course content using a variety of teaching styles and provides interesting and engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered.
• Maintains records of enrollment and attendance, assessments and grades, submits class rosters and grade sheets by the deadlines established by the institution.
• Maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning, establishes and maintains classroom control.
• Encourages students to submit course evaluations, reviews course evaluations when available and uses feedback to improve course delivery.
• Attends all meetings, ceremonies and official functions as specified by the Chief Academic Officer, Chief Community College Officer and/or Dean.
• Attends one or more orientation sessions to become familiar with the Institution’s mission and teaching philosophy, policies and procedures and the learning management system.
• Mets with the Dean or Department Chair/Division Director as needed to discuss all aspects of the course including student progress and curriculum development (may be required to provide input into program development).
• Adheres to University policies and guidelines in all matters concerning academics and student and staff conduct.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in subject matter area.
• Prior teaching experience or demonstrates evidence of teaching potential and/or corporate/industry training.

Qualifications

• None specified.

Skills

• None specified.

Benefits

This position is ineligible for benefits due to the temporary nature of the appointment.

Pay

$50 per contact hour.

Schedule

Part-Time, Temporary.