Adjunct Faculty - Communications (Dayton Campus)
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Department Head and/or Lead Faculty, Adjunct Instructors have as their chief duty the instruction of assigned classes, providing quality instruction for student learning and maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom. We prioritize applicants who are available to teach on ground during the day and/or with our Dual Enrollment program. Responsibilities for Adjunct Instructors include conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices, maintaining records of attendance, evaluating student performance on assignments or lab activities, assigning mid-term grades, assigning final grades, utilizing faculty feedback, completion of mandatory training as needed, and performing other duties as assigned. Beyond teaching responsibilities, Adjunct Instructors are also obligated to comply with and support college policies as specified in the Strategic Plan, the College Catalog, the Adjunct Faculty Handbook, and the Employment Agreement.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in COMMUNICATIONS from a regionally accredited institution
- Maintains a comprehensive grasp on the particular area(s) of academic study
- Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students
- Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation
- Exudes a positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition towards others
- Demonstrates punctuality and is detailed-oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in verbal and written form
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, equity-minded principles and practices related to supporting students
Nice To Haves
- High school and/or college level teaching experience
- Experience teaching in a rural area
- Experience with alternative delivery instructional modes – hybrid, online, virtual
Responsibilities
- Conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices
- Maintaining records of attendance
- Evaluating student performance on assignments or lab activities
- Assigning mid-term grades
- Assigning final grades
- Utilizing faculty feedback
- Completion of mandatory training as needed
- Performing other duties as assigned
- Familiarity with holistic support for students outside the classroom
- Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility and reflect equity-minded practices
- Provides fair-minded support in the Humanities & Fine Arts Division that aligns with the College’s values
- Supports the College’s goals and supports divisional efforts to utilize best practices
- Provides fair-minded services and support for students, faculty, and staff
- Demonstrate teaching excellence by using evidence-based instructional practices that foster student learning
- Engage to adapt, test, and refine new pedagogical approaches that fit Chattanooga State’s campus context
- Structure student experiences to fairness, accessibility, and relevance in academic, student life and co-curricular activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
