Dual Credit Adjunct Faculty , Business

About the role

The Dual Credit Adjunct Faculty at Texas Southmost College are professional educators responsible for fulfilling the College's mission, vision, values, and goals of providing a quality education for all students. They work on a limited basis 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 engaging in professional development.
• Manage learning environments by ensuring accurate syllabi, maintaining attendance records, submitting grades, and providing feedback.
• Deliver effective instruction by developing rigorous curricula, considering individual student differences, and using the College’s digital learning solution.
• Enhance the student’s learning experience by integrating real-life situations, promoting critical thinking, interdisciplinary skills, and teamwork.
• Collaborate with colleagues to construct and continuously improve measurable learning outcomes aligned with THECB core curriculum objectives and TSC’s objectives.
• Assess student learning by designing assessments, sequencing learning opportunities, and aligning assessments with learning objectives.
• Promote continual improvement by developing and revising curriculum as needed and using defined student learning outcomes to plan and evaluate teaching activities.
• Support TSC’s institutional effectiveness program by preparing and evaluating Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), completing performance evaluation measures, and sharing best practices.
• Support learning through student engagement by creating a positive classroom atmosphere, encouraging active and collaborative learning, and supporting learners.
• Maintain a learning-centered environment by being available to students and referring them to appropriate support services.
• Pursue professional development by taking graduate courses, attending internal classes, and maintaining required professional credentials and continuing education hours.
• Participate in discipline-specific activities and promote positive morale and teamwork within the functional unit.
• Handle sensitive and extensive confidential information.
• Attend the workplace regularly, report to work punctually, and follow a work schedule to meet demands.
• Complete required training and professional development sessions.
• Promote the College’s values and institutional goals as defined in the Strategic Plan.
• Aid in systematic review and evaluation of the planning unit, including the development and monitoring of outcomes and plans of action for improvement.

Requirements

The successful candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in their field of expertise and possess a valid teaching certificate. Experience in higher education and a strong commitment to student success are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of expertise
• Valid teaching certificate
• Experience in higher education
• Strong commitment to student success

Skills

• Ability to integrate real-life situations into learning experiences
• Proficiency in using the College’s digital learning solution
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a high-tech all-digital environment

Benefits

Texas Southmost College offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The estimated annual salary ranges from $67,707 to $83,348, depending on the specific discipline.

Schedule

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