Adjunct Faculty - Education and Social Sciences

Adjunct Faculty - Education and Social Sciences

Lees-McRae College is seeking professionals to provide quality learning experiences to traditional and non-traditional students. Adjunct faculty provide instruction in assigned courses on a part-time, as needed basis. The Education Department currently needs to fill adjunct faculty positions to teach online and at our distant learning site at Surry Community College for:

• Reading Methods
• Math Methods
• Teacher Education

Essential Functions:

• Utilize current pedagogical methods that foster active and engaged learning.
• Provide effective quality instruction to students by preparing for each learning experience.
• Communicating effectively both in verbal and written expression.
• Follow the course or academic program standards as prescribed by the college.
• Develop, distribute, and review course syllabi according to the standards provided.
• Provide supplemental instruction to enhance textbooks and lessons.
• Use effective evaluation methods to measure student performance.
• Maintain accurate records (attendance, grades, evaluations, etc.) and submit required reports according to college guidelines.
• Remain abreast of standards and ongoing developments and practices in the teaching discipline.

Competencies:

• Communication Skills.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Thoroughness.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

Work environment is located both Online as well as at our distance learning site on the campus of Surry Community College.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a part-time, temporary position. Adjunct appointments do not guarantee course assignments. All adjunct positions are contingent upon enrollment demand. Travel: No travel is expected for this position.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in elementary and/or reading methods teaching discipline or a related discipline, with a minimal of 18 graduate credit hours in teaching discipline. Related work experiences, professional licensure and certifications, or other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and student learning outcomes. Ability to use technology and online ancillaries.

Preferred Qualifications:

Earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline. Prior college teaching experience. Experience with Brightspace or a similar learning management system.

Posting Detail Information:

Posting Number: F043P

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply:

Required Documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

1. Transcripts
2. Letter of Recommendation
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Media File
5. Portfolio
6. Teaching Philosophy