Adjunct Faculty - English
About The Position
We have openings for Adjunct Faculty - English at our Chattanooga State campus! Our Purpose: We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits. Our Values: We cultivate a welcome and supportive environment. We care about the well-being of each other. We instill trust through integrity and transparency. We encourage fearless innovation and resilience. We collaborate to build a better future. Our Mission: We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future. POSITION SUMMARY 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Holistic Student Support Familiarity with holistic support for students outside the classroom. These supports include Admissions and Records, Enrollment Service Center, High School Programs, Recruiting and Orientation, Career Services, Student Support Center, Tutoring Services, Student Conduct, Student Life, Multicultural and International Services, Adult Student Services, and the Center for Access and Disability Services. Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility and reflect equity-minded practices. Organizational Culture 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. Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation 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.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in ENGLISH 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
- CV/Resume attachment
- Unofficial Transcript attachment
Nice To Haves
- High school and/or college level teaching experience
- Experience with alternative delivery instructional modes – hybrid, online, virtual
- Available to teach on ground during the day
- Available to teach with our Dual Enrollment program
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
- Comply with and support college policies as specified in the Strategic Plan, the College Catalog, the Adjunct Faculty Handbook, and the Employment Agreement
- 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
Career Level
Entry Level
