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

Dallas College

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dallas College is hiring adjunct faculty to teach Business Technology courses across multiple campus locations. 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. Academic faculty must be present on campus, including when teaching online courses. Instructors use Dallas College’s learning management system for course materials, grades, and student communication, including in-person classes. Candidates selected for an interview will deliver a short teaching demonstration on an assigned or selected Business Technology topic. The position requires regular and predictable attendance.

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, 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, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.
Official transcripts are required at the time of interview.
Subject to a criminal background check; some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

MOS certification is preferred for candidates with a bachelor’s degree.
Bilingual or multilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned classes effectively and maintain office hours for student consultation.
Provide students with a written course syllabus.
Evaluate the instructional process and use innovative strategies to improve learning.
Support the discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate.
Maintain accurate and complete course records.
Work with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions, and carry out professional activities and responsibilities agreed upon with the division dean.
Use knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles to inform 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’s 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 performance appraisal.
Work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
May work with student clubs and organizations.
Communicate effectively 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.