Adjunct Faculty, Dual Credit Socioloy

Dallas College•Charlotte, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Teaches students effectively in assigned face-to-face classes and maintains office hours for student consultation. Faculty positions require an on-campus presence, including when teaching online courses. The position requires regular and predictable attendance and may include other job-related tasks as assigned. The role is based at Dallas College, a community college system with seven campuses in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Requirements

For credit classes transferable toward a higher degree: a master’s degree or higher and at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
For workforce education degree or certificate courses: a combination of academic preparation and work experience, including three years of direct or related work experience other than teaching.
For developmental courses: a bachelor’s degree or higher in the specific teaching discipline and demonstrated competency, such as teaching experience, honors, graduate coursework, or related accomplishments.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with students.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse populations, through formal training or past work experience.
Ability to provide quality customer service.
Official transcripts are required at the time of interview.
May be subject to a criminal background check; some positions may require a fingerprint check.
Ability to meet the physical requirement of lifting and moving materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, if required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual or multilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Provide students with a written course syllabus.
Participate in evaluating the instructional process and use innovative strategies to continually improve learning.
Support the discipline 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 work collaboratively with colleagues toward 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 with others.
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.
Support the college mission and goals by participating in planning division objectives and budget requests.
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 people from diverse backgrounds.
May work with student clubs and organizations.
Communicate verbally and in writing with Dallas College, other organizations, businesses, community groups, faculty, staff, and students.
Promote the college in the community through marketing activities.
Participate in professional development and complete required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.