Adjunct Faculty, RN BSN

Dallas College•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Teaches students effectively in assigned classes and maintains office hours for student consultation. Faculty positions are on-site and require an on-campus presence, including when teaching online courses. After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid arrangement, subject to job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy. The role includes teaching and supporting student learning, contributing to curriculum and discipline development, advising students, maintaining course records, participating in college activities and professional development, and fulfilling responsibilities in accordance with the System’s calendar and contractual obligations. The position requires regular and predictable attendance and may include other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with students.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse populations, through formal training and/or past work experience.
Ability to provide quality customer service.
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 other related accomplishments.
Official transcripts are required at the time of interview.
Subject to a criminal background check; some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual or multilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Provide students with a written course syllabus.
Participate in evaluating the instructional process and use innovative strategies to continually improve learning.
Support discipline development 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, collaborating with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions.
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.
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.
Participate in planning division objectives and budget requests in support of college mission and goals.
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 their own performance appraisal.
Work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds.
May work with student clubs and organizations.
Communicate verbally and in writing with Dallas College and other organizations, businesses, community groups, faculty, staff, and students.
Promote the college in the community through marketing activities.
Participate in professional development activities and complete required Dallas College professional development training hours per academic year.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.