Dual Credit Adjunct Faculty, Accounting Technology

About the role

The role of Adjunct Faculty at Texas Southmost College involves working on a limited basis to fulfill the institution's mission, vision, values, and goals of providing quality education to all students. The relationship between the adjunct faculty and the student is that of a leader, teacher, advisor, and facilitator of learning. They report directly to the College President and are accountable to the College's policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Strive for continual improvement of student success by planning an optimal learning environment, providing high-quality instruction, and participating in the development of learning outcomes and assessment of students.
• Manage learning environments by ensuring accurate syllabi, maintaining attendance records, submitting grades, and providing constructive feedback to students.
• Deliver effective instruction by assuming primary responsibility for curriculum development, considering individual differences of students, and using the College’s digital learning solution to meet course objectives.
• Enhance the student’s learning experience by integrating real-life situations, developing academic literacy, and collaborating with students and employers in occupational settings.
• Achieve continual improvement in teaching activities by developing and revising curriculum as needed and using defined student learning outcomes to plan, document, and evaluate teaching activities.
• Promote institutional effectiveness by understanding and preparing for Student Learning Outcome (SLO) evaluations, completing mandatory performance evaluation measures, and supporting the College’s strategic plan.
• Maintain a learning-centered environment by being available to students during the designated work period and supporting their academic and personal development.
• Support student learning by referring students to appropriate student and academic support services and promoting positive morale and teamwork within the functional unit.
• Participate in discipline-specific activities and pursue professional development to enhance teaching and learning.
• Handle sensitive and extensive confidential information and maintain a high-tech all-digital environment.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and possess a valid teaching certificate or license. Experience in higher education is preferred but not required. Candidates should also be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, holidays, and weekends, as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, a valid teaching certificate or license, and experience in higher education. Applicants should also be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, holidays, and weekends, as needed.

Skills

Skills required for this position include excellent communication, adaptability, and the ability to integrate real-life situations into learning experiences. Proficiency in using the College’s digital learning solution is also essential.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

• Dual Credit Adjunct Faculty, Education: Estimated $83,348 per year
• Dual Credit Adjunct Faculty, Business: Estimated $82,053 per year
• Dual Credit Adjunct Faculty, Government: Estimated $82,950 per year
• Dual Credit Adjunct Faculty, Physics: Estimated $78,557 per year
• Dual Credit Adjunct Faculty, History: Estimated $74,898 per year

Schedule

Working hours may include evenings, holidays, or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.