Adjunct, Electronics Technology

Tarrant County College District•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct instructors report to the campus department instructional leader and support students’ learning by using college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies to advance student success. This pooled posting is used to hire adjunct instructors as part-time faculty assignments become available. Hiring supervisors review applications and make hiring decisions as openings arise. The role is based at South Campus and is not eligible for remote work. Work hours vary according to the course schedule. Instructors teach assigned classes in varied schedules and modalities, including dual credit, on-campus, online, or weekend courses. They prepare and deliver instruction using the College Master Syllabus and approved learning management system; design assignments and assessments; maintain an active classroom; communicate with students and college officials; track attendance and enrollment; evaluate student learning; provide timely feedback and grades; and support assessment of student and program learning outcomes. Assignments may be at other sites, including locations offering dual-credit courses. The position also requires supporting the College’s mission and policies, completing required training and professional development, maintaining regular attendance, following a work schedule, and adhering to safety procedures. Other related tasks may be assigned. Physical demands include frequent sitting, hand use, reaching, and talking or hearing; occasional standing, walking, climbing or balancing, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds. The work environment is usually quiet, with occasional work near moving mechanical parts and occasional exposure to electrical shock risk.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in Electronics Technology or a related field, plus three years of related non-teaching work experience; or a bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field, plus three years of related non-teaching work experience.
Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment with varied and unpredictable work demands.
Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Knowledge of the teaching discipline and how students learn.
Ability to adapt to student learning needs and use student-centered integrative learning strategies.
Ability to promote positive expectations of students and incorporate technology and pedagogical innovation to enhance learning.
Ability to assess student learning and self-learning, evaluate and revise curriculum, and develop relevant class content.
Ability to develop effective classroom management processes and strategies.
Experience mentoring students and engaging in peer collaboration and mentoring.
Ability to engage in service to the institution, profession, and community.
Commitment to professional development in the teaching discipline and pedagogy, and to continued educational attainment.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience teaching a class or facilitating training.
At least one year of teaching experience using active learning techniques, service learning, and innovative technology.
At least one year of teaching experience in Dual Credit and Early College High School programs.
At least one year of online teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Accept and teach classes in assigned schedules and modalities, including dual credit, on-campus, online, and Weekend College.
Accommodate student needs and external stakeholders’ expectations of the College.
Prepare and deliver instruction following the College Master Syllabus and using the approved learning management system.
Communicate regularly with students and college officials, including responding to emails, calls, and meeting requests.
Pursue activities to enhance subject-matter expertise, instructional skills, and knowledge of learning.
Prepare assignments and assessments to support achievement of learning outcomes.
Design and maintain an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success.
Maintain weekly student attendance records and certify student enrollments by established deadlines.
Evaluate student performance and learning according to discipline and department standards.
Provide regular, timely evaluation feedback, post grades in the learning management system weekly, and submit final grades by established deadlines.
Assign grades consistent with course requirements.
Assist with assessment of student and program learning outcomes and institutional performance measures.
Accept assignments at other sites as necessary, including for dual-credit courses.
Support the College’s mission, values, goals, and principles.
Complete required Tarrant County College training and professional development.
Attend the workplace regularly and follow a work schedule suited to worksite demands.
Adhere to College policies, procedures, and applicable safety procedures.
Perform other related tasks as required.