Adjunct Faculty, Business Technology (In-Person) AY 26/27

Dallas College•Mountain View, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Dallas College is seeking Adjunct Faculty to teach Business Technology courses at multiple campus locations across its system. Assigned courses may include dual credit classes taught face-to-face at partner high schools in the Dallas area. Instruction is scheduled during the daytime, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., and on Saturdays. Faculty must be present on campus, including when teaching online courses, and are expected to use Dallas College’s learning management system for course materials, grades, and student communication. Instructors should be proficient with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to deliver a short teaching demonstration on an assigned or selected Business Technology topic. The position teaches students in assigned classes and maintains office hours for student consultation. Faculty contribute to instructional improvement and discipline development, advise students, maintain course records, collaborate with colleagues, and fulfill professional responsibilities in accordance with college policies, the System calendar, and contractual obligations. Regular and predictable attendance is required. The position may involve lifting or moving materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. The role is subject to a criminal background check, and some positions may also require fingerprinting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Technology, Business/Computer Education, or a computer-related field, plus three years of non-teaching, work-related experience; or an associate degree or higher in any field combined with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and/or Critical Career Skills (CCS) industry certification and three years of non-teaching, work-related experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills for interacting with students.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse populations, through formal training and/or past work experience.
Ability to provide quality customer service.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.
Ability to use Dallas College’s learning management system for course materials, grades, and student communication.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirement of lifting and moving materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, if required.
Must pass a criminal background check; some positions may also be subject to fingerprinting.
Official transcripts are required at the time of interview.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification is preferred for candidates with a bachelor’s degree.
Bilingual or multilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Teach students effectively in assigned classes and maintain office hours for student consultation.
Provide students with a written course syllabus.
Participate in evaluation of the instructional process and use innovative strategies to improve learning.
Support discipline development by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate.
Maintain accurate and complete course records.
Perform professional activities and responsibilities agreed upon with the division dean and collaborate with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
Use knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles in instruction.
Participate in student advising and registration.
Use technology to facilitate learning, access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate.
Meet professional assignments in accordance with the System calendar and contractual obligations.
Comply with Dallas College board policies, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate.
Participate in planning division objectives and budget requests in support of the college mission and goals.
Serve on and attend college committees as assigned.
Participate in campus commencement exercises as required and attend other required college meetings and activities.
Participate in personal performance appraisal.
Work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds.
May work with student clubs and organizations.
Communicate with Dallas College and other organizations, businesses, community groups, faculty, staff, and students.
Promote the college in the community through marketing activities.
Participate in professional development activities and complete required Dallas College professional development training hours per academic year.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.