PT - Adjunct Faculty, Plumbing

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 foster an inclusive classroom environment, stay informed about developments within their field, maintain accurate records, and adhere to institutional policies, procedures, and standards.

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.
• Offers academic support and fosters an inclusive classroom environment that supports 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

• Bachelor’s degree in the discipline, OR Associate’s degree, certificate, licensure at the highest level being taught, OR qualify under the occupational experience requirement for career, technical, and professional credential fields with three full-time years (or equivalent).
• Documentation of work experience must demonstrate currency and relevance to the course content and student learning outcomes with the following experience: more than three full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in the specific credential field, AND one year of which the work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field, OR three years of full-time (or equivalent) post-secondary teaching experience in the credential field within the past five years.
• Meet qualifications as outlined under institutional procedure, Faculty Credentials.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in the discipline, OR Associate’s degree, certificate, licensure at the highest level being taught, OR qualify under the occupational experience requirement for career, technical, and professional credential fields with three full-time years (or equivalent).
• Additional Eligibility: Current NCCER Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP) Arizona Driver’s License or Equivalent.

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 of 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.
• Ability to be self-directed and 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.
• To complete all departmental and/or institutional mandatory training or development.
• To utilize appropriate instructional strategies and educational technology for various modalities.
• To work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• To provide assistance in a professional, civil, and supportive manner.
• To communicate effectively, verbally, in writing, and in a public setting, and to relate to others in a professional manner.
• To maintain confidentiality of protected information and follow FERPA and privacy guidelines.
• To establish and maintain positive, effective, and collaborative relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, students, and the public.
• To provide instruction for all levels of learners including foundation or introductory courses.
• To build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• To address and resolve issues related to teaching and student learning.
• To efficiently manage time to balance teaching, preparation, and administrative duties.
• To prioritize and meet deadlines.
• To establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students, and the public.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$840 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

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 Schedule

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

Position Type

Part-time, Adjunct Faculty

Location

May vary and include any AWC campus, AWC designated site, or remote.

Not Benefits Eligible

Instruction Assignment

Dependent upon departmental and/or institutional needs.

Course Scheduling

May include daytime, evenings, and/or weekends.

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.

Contact Information

Address Inquiries To Arizona Western College Human Resources
Phone: (928) 344-7505 / FAX: (928) 317-6001 / TTY: (928) 344-7629
Email: Human.Resources@azwestern.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer