Adjunct Chemistry Instructor
Iowa Western Community College•Harlan, IA
•Hybrid
About The Position
This position is responsible for teaching classes as assigned by the academic dean. Methodologies include: face-to-face, hybrid, video conferencing, live virtual, and online.
Requirements
- To teach arts and science courses: Master’s degree is required
- At least 12 graduate credit hours in the discipline
- To teach career and technical education (CTE) courses: Depending upon discipline one of the following requirements must be met
- Bachelor’s or graduate degree in the discipline
- At least 12 undergraduate credit hours in the discipline
- Associate degree in the discipline if considered terminal and 3000 hours of recent and relevant work experience
- Special training and 6000 hours of relevant tested work experience
- Some disciplines require additional licensure or certification
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate in both small and large group settings and with diverse groups of people including co-workers, students, business contacts and at various levels from front-line to administration
- Strong organizational skills including the ability to multitask, to meet deadlines, to maintain and access paper and electronic files, to produce error-free final products, and to manage time and output
- Excellent customer service skills
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
- Enthusiastic and dedicated to the challenges of helping other people
- Ability to function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer-oriented team
- Professional in communication, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
- Positive attitude
- Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision
Responsibilities
- Teaching classes as assigned by the academic dean
- Evaluate and report student performances and progress in courses in accordance with college and division policies and procedures
- Meet Minimum Faculty Standards for hire and adhere to college policies and procedures
- Promote, develop, and deliver quality education programs with the intent to retain students to graduation
- Demonstrate IWCC’s core mission, vision, and values
- Meet minimum expectations for use of the college Learning Management System (post the syllabus to the course page by college deadlines, record student attendance, and maintain an accurate and current gradebook for all graded course activities) and for reports (roster verification, 5th week and 10th week progress reports, final grades, and course assessments)
- Assess and document student learning outcomes in courses each term in accordance with college policies and procedures
- Organize and teach labs as assigned by the academic dean
- Complete required professional development and trainings
- Exhibit a positive and professional demeanor with all members of the college and community, contributing to a productive and growth-oriented work environment
- Promote, model, and enforce academic integrity
- Be available to answer student questions outside of class time (student conferences can be held on campus in a designated student conferencing space or via phone, web conferencing, or email)
- Help students achieve their educational and career goals
- Refer students to college resources
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and Title IX regulations
- Adhere to safety policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
