PT - Adjunct Faculty, Mathematics

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 proficient in managing time and tasks
• 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

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 proficient in managing time and tasks
• 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

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

Position Type & Work Schedule

Part-time, Adjunct Faculty

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

Physical Demands

• 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

Work Hours

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

Application Procedure

• Completed Application
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages)
• Unofficial Transcripts