PT - Adjunct Faculty, English

About the role

The adjunct faculty member is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, incorporating relevant classroom technology, and ensuring course content is up to date. Serves students by fulfilling the institution’s Student Experience Statement.

Responsibilities

• Fosters a supportive classroom environment
• Stays informed about developments within their field
• Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time
• Communicates professionally
• Adheres to institutional policies, procedures, and standards

Requirements

• Master’s degree in the discipline, OR Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline OR Master’s degree in any discipline with three years of full-time work experience related to the course(s) taught OR Bachelor’s degree with an industry recognized license or certification and three years of full-time work experience, OR Bachelor's degree with a current Arizona teaching certificate in the discipline and three full-time years teaching in the content area, OR Meet qualifications as outlined under institutional procedure, Faculty Credentials

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and follow college policies and procedures
• In-depth knowledge of the academic discipline being taught
• Knowledge and understanding of effective teaching methods and learning theories
• Knowledge of curriculum design and assessment practices
• Knowledge and ability to effectively utilize instructional technologies and learning platforms including learning management system
• Current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications, Windows, college system platforms, software and applications especially those specific to the department operations
• Self-directed and able to manage one’s own time
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging and effective instruction
• Ability to create and grade assessments that accurately measure student learning
• Strong organizational skills to manage course materials, records, and administrative tasks
• Ability to complete all departmental and/or institutional mandatory training or development
• Ability to utilize appropriate instructional strategies and educational technology for various modalities
• Able to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Ability to provide assistance in a professional, civil, and supportive manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in writing, and in a public setting, and to relate to others in a professional manner
• Able to maintain confidentiality of protected information and follow FERPA guidelines
• Able to establish and maintain positive, effective, and collaborative relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, students, and the public
• Able to provide instruction for all levels of learners including foundation or introductory courses
• Able to build positive relationships with students and colleagues
• Able to address and resolve issues related to teaching and student learning
• Able to efficiently manage time to balance teaching, preparation, and administrative duties
• Able to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students, and the public

Skills

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and follow college policies and procedures
• In-depth knowledge of the academic discipline being taught
• Knowledge and understanding of effective teaching methods and learning theories
• Knowledge of curriculum design and assessment practices
• Knowledge and ability to effectively utilize instructional technologies and learning platforms including learning management system
• Current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications, Windows, college system platforms, software and applications especially those specific to the department operations
• Self-directed and able to manage one’s own time
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging and effective instruction
• Ability to create and grade assessments that accurately measure student learning
• Strong organizational skills to manage course materials, records, and administrative tasks
• Ability to complete all departmental and/or institutional mandatory training or development
• Ability to utilize appropriate instructional strategies and educational technology for various modalities
• Able to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Ability to provide assistance in a professional, civil, and supportive manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in writing, and in a public setting, and to relate to others in a professional manner
• Able to maintain confidentiality of protected information and follow FERPA guidelines
• Able to establish and maintain positive, effective, and collaborative relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, students, and the public
• Able to provide instruction for all levels of learners including foundation or introductory courses
• Able to build positive relationships with students and colleagues
• Able to address and resolve issues related to teaching and student learning
• Able to efficiently manage time to balance teaching, preparation, and administrative duties
• Able to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students, and the public

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$810 per equated load hour (most courses are 3-4 eq. load hours)

Schedule

Part-time, Adjunct Faculty Up to 19.5 hours per week or 8 equated load per semester; assignment time or load dependent upon institutional need

Work Environment

• Inside classroom, lab, or office environment with normal noise and lighting levels
• Outside instructional or lab area, if applicable to the academic field or content area
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing
• May lift, carry, push, and/or pull light (at least 5 pounds) amounts of weight
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
• Travel May be required to travel to other locations using various modes of private, commercial, or fleet transportation, and as needed to support department and institutional needs
• Travel to additional campus locations to support instructional delivery and assignment

Work Hours

Instructional days and times are dependent upon semester course schedule and institutional need

Location

Note Location may vary and include any AWC campus, AWC designated site, or remote