Adjunct Faculty

Job Type Part-time Description ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR CLASSIFICATION: Faculty REPORTS TO: Dean of Instruction and Department Chair/Director FLSA STATUS: Exempt CONTRACT TERMS: Part-time, as needed Position Summary: Provide course instruction in accordance with institutionally-approved learning outcomes. Essential Functions : Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Advance student learning through exemplary instruction in accordance with the established course syllabus. • Model effective oral and written communication that engages students, provides clarity, and improves student learning. • Facilitate course activities in an organized and comprehensible manner. • Establish clear expectations for all course activities while being responsive to student questions. • Encourage critical thinking and analysis throughout course activities. • Ensure the content and level of material included within course activities correspond to the student learning objectives of the course. • Demonstrate consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of assignments and exams. • Provide timely feedback to students throughout the course. • Continuously improve instructional quality by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, instructional technology, and distance education to enhance student learning and retention. • Maintain student records as required by NCMC. • Remain current with subject-matter as well as effective teaching and learning strategies. • Adhere to NCMC policies as outlined in the NCMC Faculty Handbook. • Attend meeting and college functions as required. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education : Instructors teaching general education/transfer areas must hold a Master's degree in area of assignment, or any Master's degree with at least 18 hours of graduate courses in area of concentration. Instructors teaching in career/technical areas must hold a Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent professional experience in the field. Experience : Prefer individual who has taught courses at the college level to include distance and online learning in a technology-oriented environment. Must have a commitment to teaching excellence. Skills : Proven organizational, analytical and time management skills. Ability to build relationships and maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Strong verbal, written, and communication skills. Physical Demands: Moving about between buildings on the NCMC campus; reaching, pulling, and pushing when filing; able to do repetitive tasks; remain stationary at a desk while typing; teaching in a classroom setting for extended periods. Environmental Demands: Fluctuations while moving on tile and carpeted floors in a heated and air conditioned environment.