Adjunct Instructor Pool - School of Arts and Sciences

Adjunct Instructor Pool – School of Arts and Sciences Job Title Adjunct Instructor Pool – School of Arts and Sciences Position Summary Designs and delivers instruction in primarily undergraduate courses offered by the School of Arts and Sciences. Participates in all department, various schools, and University-wide tasks and activities. Disciplines include: Art Biology Computer Information Systems. Computer Science Criminal Justice Geology History Mass Communications Mathematics Music (History/Theory/Applied) Paralegal Studies Political Science Religion (Interfaith, Comparative and Christian Studies) Spanish Theater Essential Duties and Responsibilities Prepares lessons and delivers instruction primarily for undergraduate courses. Adheres to the faculty handbook and faculty guide. Meets classes for the required time and days in accordance with polices established for class schedule. Holds required office hours, keeps attendance, submits contracts, book requests, syllabi, grades, evaluations, and other required paperwork and reports in a timely manner. Remains knowledgeable of current research activities in respective discipline by reading journal articles, attending conferences, and maintaining relationships with other fellow researchers. Participates in curriculum assessment. Other duties as assigned by the Dean or Department Chair Education, Certifications and/or Licenses Masters degree, with a minimum of 18 hours in the discipline being taught. Experience Preferred, prior teaching experience at the college or university level preferred with evidence of teaching excellence. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to work effectively with other University personnel. Ability to provide service to both the University and the community. Ability to comply with rules, standards, regulations and laws related to student records. Ability to adhere to University and departmental policies and procedures. Ability to use discretion in handling confidential and sensitive matters. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standard periodicals, professional journals, and/or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, academic correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, students, and University employees. Ability to calculate figures & amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, & volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, calculus and statistics. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dakota State University