Adjunct Instructor - Philosophy

Job Title

Essential Functions

To conduct and elicit student learning with effective mastery of course content in the teaching discipline. The individual in this position must be able to perform responsibly, professionally, and with demonstrable dedication to student-centered learning. The ability to work collaboratively and collegially to affect student learning is essential. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the faculty position. Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be made by providing appropriate documentation of requirements to the Office of Human Resources.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Mastery of Subject Matter :

• Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge of the teaching field or discipline
• Possess educational and professional credentials in the teaching field or discipline
• Connect subject matter with related fields and/or disciplines for student engagement and retention
• Stay current in subject matter through professional development, conference attendance, and presentations both at conferences and to the College community.
• Participate in the development and/or review of division standardized curricula and syllabi
• Establish and adhere to student learning outcomes as established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) through its Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) or Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM).

Teaching Performance :

• Plan and organize instruction and instructional delivery in innovative ways that maximize student learning and academic excellence
• Effectively employ teaching and learning strategies that challenge students' abilities, interests, and intellectual curiosity
• Modify instructional methods and strategies to teach students with diverse needs
• Follow division-approved standardized curricula and syllabi
• Provide students with Course Information Guidelines (Addendum to CBC Syllabi) at the beginning of the semester
• Effectively employ available instructional learning strategies and pedagogy for diverse learning styles
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher critical thinking skills through appropriate writing assignments, classroom presentations, and experiential learning
• Effectively communicate subject matter content through several modes of delivery
• Contribute to the selection, development, and implementation of instructional materials for classroom, labs, and library resources.
• Respond in an effective and timely manner to information requests from students.

Evaluation of Student Learning :

• Develop and use evaluation methods which measure student progress toward outcomes fairly and consistently, and in accordance with the assessment requirements of the division
• Evaluate and expeditiously return student work to promote maximum student learning and engagement
• Maintain accurate, complete, and comprehensive records of student progress
• Post all academic contacts with students in the College's learning management system.
• Participate and contribute to Institutional Effectiveness by assessing course outcomes, Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and reporting results with plans for re-design if necessary for improvement of student learning
• Post periodic grades and final grade rosters in the College's Student Information or Planning Systems with supporting documents according to established deadlines
• Inform students on how to access and complete End-of-Course Evaluation forms, including open/close dates, as well as the website and login information

College Policies and Procedures :

• Maintain familiarity with and commitment to the College's Mission, Policies, and Procedures
• Prepare a course syllabus, work schedule, and curriculum vitae for posting the first week of classes.
• Ensure confidentiality in dealing with students, colleagues, and personnel matters and refer when appropriate.

Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities :

• Respond in an effective and timely manner to information requests from the College and division administrators and/or coordinators
• Foster and maintain effective collegial and working relationships with students, colleagues, and supervisors
• Assist directors and/or assistant directors and/or coordinators with the development of course scheduling by the due dates.
• Work with faculty members, directors, and/or assistant director and/or coordinator regarding program reviews for their area and submit them by the due date.
• Respond promptly and effectively to information requests from college and division administrators and/or coordinators, including but not limited to grades, reports, and other documentation required by College officials.

Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs :

• Maintain familiarity and commitment to the College's goals, mission, and strategic plans
• Display professional responsibility in accordance with the pertinent goals, mission, and plans of the College, division, and program

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to work with students in eliciting talents and abilities; work toward academic excellence while being able to solve practical problems and to deal with variables in teaching and learning situations with limited standardization. Ability to interpret and articulate a variety of complex instructions in a variety of modes and transmissions with the highest integrity and academic honesty.

Education must meet the specific departmental requirements as mandated by Coastal Bend College and as reported to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) for the appropriate field of study and degrees awarded.

Adjunct Faculty teaching college-level, academic transfer courses must have a master's degree in the teaching discipline OR a master's degree in any discipline and eighteen (18) graduate hours in the teaching discipline.

Adjunct Faculty teaching workforce/technical courses may have a Bachelor's Degree in the teaching discipline OR a minimum of an Associate's Degree from an accredited institution and possess demonstrated competencies in the discipline/field which include work experience, licensure, certification, honors and awards, continuing education, continuous documented excellence in teaching and other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and positive student outcomes.

All positions require background checks, and some positions may require additional background checks depending on the level of sensitivity.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in Community Colleges.

Supplemental Information

Other Duties: Participate in other duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements: No travel required

Physical Requirements: The physical demands are commensurate with those required of adjunct faculty in the classroom, in labs, and other settings: Light lifting, sitting for extended periods, and/or standing as required to effectively instruct students in a classroom or lab setting. Reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of an adjunct faculty member for the related discipline may be requested through the Office of Human Resources.

Environment: The adjunct faculty environment extends beyond the classroom to learning labs, skills labs, computer labs, library, and any learning environment at the campus or site conducive to learning.

Our college provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.