Adjunct Faculty, History (Dual In The Schools Program)

Prince George's Community College•Largo, MD

36d

About The Position

The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via instructional delivery formats to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote. Face-to-face and hybrid classes may be offered on any Prince George's Community College campus. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes. The instructor is also responsible for participating in related activities to include professional development, academic advising, and curriculum design

Requirements

Master's degree in history or a master's degree in any field plus fifteen (15) graduate level credits in history.
Mastery of course content.
Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction.
Ability to teach in face to face, remote and online modalities, as needed.
Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).
Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills.
Research skills (where appropriate).
Time management, planning and organizational skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Problem-solving and analytical ability.
Language skills
Ability to teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid) and settings (off-campus, weekends, evenings and accelerated).
Ability to perform a range of physical positions and mobile conditions including but not limited to occasionally moving materials 5-25 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.

Nice To Haves

One year of teaching experience preferred at the college or high school level in the subject matter or significant professional experience relevant to the teaching area

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in conjunction with course outcomes.
Using applicable technology and andragogical principles, teach course content via an appropriate delivery format (may include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction).
Complete mandated institutional trainings and professional development as required
Follow department and division requirements for preparing a course syllabus
Facilitate appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.
Evaluate student performance using assessment tools as directed by the department; inform students in a timely manner of their progress
Create and administer assessments that monitor student progress; provide timely student feedback.
Provide an orientation at the first class meeting to include an overview of the course syllabus. The overview should include an outline of course objectives, requirements, attendance policy, grading system, textbook(s), and supplemental materials.
Comply with attendance and grading requirements as established for the course (may include maintaining an up-to-date electronic grade book, and entering final grades by the established due date).
Notify students of key academic dates and course adjustments, maintain an up-to-date, electronic grade book, and enter final grades by the established due date.
Maintain accurate records and submit class records (as appropriate) to the Department Chair or Program Coordinator by the established due date, and participate in the departmental evaluation and course assessment process.
Maintain office hours, advise students, and refer students to appropriate resources.
Adjunct faculty are expected to respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours with the exception of weekends and holidays. Faculty are expected to maintain regular communication with students and should exclusively use the assigned PGCC email.
Attend all required meetings.
Perform all other duties as directed by the Department Chair, Program Coordinator, or designee.