PT - Adjunct Faculty, Journalism

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. They also serve students by fulfilling the institution’s Student Experience Statement.

Responsibilities

• Serves students by fulfilling the institution’s Student Experience Statement.
• Provides instruction using appropriate strategies that demonstrate teaching excellence through evidence-based practices that foster student learning.
• Effectively integrates instructional and classroom technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Develops, plans, and delivers course content, administers assessments, and provides feedback and grades to students through the learning management system.
• Ensures that course content and materials are updated and aligned with current curriculum goals, student learning outcomes, and course objectives.
• Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time, including grades and attendance, in accordance with institutional requirements, utilizing designated reporting tools.
• Acquires, maintains, and applies knowledge of best instructional practices and remains current in the assigned academic field, related occupational areas, and technologies.
• Fosters academic support and engages learning at all levels.
• Responds to correspondence in a timely, thoughtful, and professional manner.
• Supports and participates in strategic planning initiatives and performs other duties as assigned.

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 of and ability to effectively utilize instructional technologies and learning platforms including learning management system.
• Skills in 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.
• Ability to manage one’s own time and be self-directed.
• 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.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected information and follow FERPA guidelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective, and collaborative relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, students, and the public.
• Ability to provide instruction for all levels of learners including foundation or introductory courses.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Ability to address and resolve issues related to teaching and student learning.
• Ability to efficiently manage time to balance teaching, preparation, and administrative duties.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students, and the public.

Benefits

N/A

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 Location

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

Posting Date

May 22, 2025