Adjunct Instructor Educator Preparation

Adjunct Curriculum FacultyAt Sandhills Community College, we are committed to the health and well-being of our employees, their families, and children across North Carolina. Recently, we became a Family Forward NC Certified Employer. Family Forward NC Employer Certifications, issued by the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation's (NCECF) Family Forward NC initiative, designate employers that offer policies and practices that support the health and well-being of working families and children.Adjunct curriculum faculty will guide and direct the learning experiences of students through knowledge, skills, and motivation of content K-12 pedagogy as coursework relates to English Language Arts/Social Studies, Mathematics/Science, classroom management, technology, data analysis and teacher licensure for students in the Residency Licensure Certificate Program. Courses which may be assigned include Curriculum and Instruction: English/Social Studies or Mathematics/Science; Literacy Development and Instruction; Technology, Data and Assessment. Effective Instructional Environments; Educator Preparation Practicum Members of the faculty agree to be accessible to students, other faculty, staff, and to those making inquiry to the College, and to assume a fair share of the total workload of the College as may be assigned. Instructional duties will include teaching topics in English language arts, social studies, science and mathematics, using a variety of delivery modes: traditional classroom, online, hybrid, weekend, 8-week, 5-week, and evening. Additional faculty duties include assisting with student recruitment, participation on college committees, and performing support duties as assigned by the department chair.Essential FunctionsPrepare and teach assigned courses.Prepare, review, and update course outlines on an annual basis, ensuring that course content is up-to-date, relevant, accurate, and consistent with state and national accreditation standards.Maintain records for each course taught.Teach courses in assigned method(s).Keep up to date on discipline specific technology and instructional technologies.Able to provide instruction through multiple delivery methods, such as traditional classroom settings, hybrid formats, online courses, weekend or evening classes, and other remote options.Willingness to teach courses on both the Pinehurst and Hoke County campuses and on Moore and Hoke County high school campuses based on department needs. Submit all college reports in a timely fashion.Assist in student retention.Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with students, faculty, and staff.Assist in the selection and ordering of supplies, equipment, textbooks, and visual aids as appropriate.Keep regular posted office hours as approved by the department chair.Attend departmental and college meetings as scheduled.Develop professional relationships and show courtesy and respect while working with students; this includes respecting the confidentiality of information shared while interacting.Respond to emails from students, colleagues, Department Chairs, Deans, VPs, and President in a timely and professional fashion.Discourage any form of harassment, bullying, and/or abrasive behavior directed at colleagues, students, and campus visitors.Work in partnership with colleagues and students across campus to identify and address needs/resources that will ensure equity, access, and opportunity for all.Attend educational offerings that enhance knowledge of diversity and cultural competency.Participate in college events and activities.Advance the college's mission and Core Values of respect, opportunity, helpfulness, integrity, and excellence.Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate and/or necessary by the Dean or Department Chair.QualificationsCurrent or previous (ended in good standing) North Carolina Licensure; Current or previous (ended in good standing) North Carolina Elementary Education Licensure preferred.A master's degree or higher in education, or a master's degree and 18 graduate hours in education in content: English, social studies, mathematics or science.At least 5 years experience in K-12 education teaching experienceCommunity college teaching experience is preferred.Preferred education and experience:Online teaching experience (preferably with Moodle).Two years of higher education teaching beyond the graduate assistant level.Prior community college teaching experience is preferred.Experience working with and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population.BenefitsThis position is not eligible for benefits.