Adjunct Faculty, History

Davidson County Community College • Lexington, NC

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About The Position

The Adjunct Faculty, History position is part-time and located at the Davie Campus in Mocksville, NC. Classes are primarily offered during the day in either traditional face-to-face or hybrid modalities. Adjunct faculty are responsible for designing and implementing learning strategies for students; developing course syllabi and instructional materials; maintaining instructional records; implementing strategies for student retention. This position reports directly to the Division Chair of Davie Academic Programs.

Requirements

• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution
• Strong computer skills and commitment to the use of technology in instruction
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with others
• Effectiveness in the following College organizational competencies: Translating College purpose, values, and vision into organizational action, Collaborating and facilitating, Creating and innovating, Anticipating and responding to change, Providing vision and leadership, Assessment of student learning, Engagement and assessment of successful student retention models

Nice To Haves

• Broad background of academic coursework
• Teaching experience at the community college level
• Experience with online instruction and educational learning management systems such as Moodle

Responsibilities

• Promotes College mission, values, and vision
• Teaches assigned courses in classroom/lab settings to meet program needs including, but not limited to, day, evening, weekend, and distance courses
• Evaluates student progress and provides appropriate feedback
• Develops course syllabi and provides appropriate written information to students concerning course evaluation and criteria
• Carries out a program of self-evaluation to determine instructional effectiveness
• Explores, assesses, and implements appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning outcomes
• Assists in the evaluation of courses and programs
• Prepares and submits instructional records, reports, and grades established by institutional policy
• Attends appropriate College and School meetings
• Assists in student recruitment and retention
• Maintains appropriate office hours and accessibility for students, faculty and staff
• Participates in professional development to enhance instructional and technical skills
• Performs other tasks as assigned which support the mission and initiatives of the College

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree