Adjunct Faculty - School of Science and Engineering

Benedict College • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

JOB SUMMARY Teach courses in one or more of the following disciplines as assigned by the dean or chair: biology, chemistry, environmental health science, mathematics, data science, computer science, engineering, and/or physics . Meet with students to provide supplemental instructional support and advising through office hours; engage in professional development, community service, and/or outreach programs; and work collaboratively with colleagues. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Teach 11 or fewer sch per semester (or 6 or fewer sch per summer session). Convene in-person or virtual office hours to assist students. Contribute to the curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, and co-curricular enhancements in the discipline. Engage in scholarship of teaching and learning through professional development.

Requirements

• Earned master’s degree in discipline (with at least 18 sch in the teaching discipline)
• Commitment to excellence in college teaching and to working in a multicultural environment that fosters diversity
• Ability to use technology effectively in teaching and learning
• Ability to demonstrate collegiality and a sound work ethic
• Professional work experience in the discipline

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) or more years of teaching experience in higher education
• Record of teaching effectiveness
• Experience with learning management systems and online teaching and learning
• Record of (or demonstrated potential for) successful college teaching
• Familiarity with development and implementation of courses using Open Educational Resources and virtual platforms
• Demonstrated interest in facilitating student learning and engagement
• Demonstrated commitment to professional responsibilities, student development, and service

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in one or more of the following disciplines as assigned by the dean or chair: biology, chemistry, environmental health science, mathematics, data science, computer science, engineering, and/or physics
• Meet with students to provide supplemental instructional support and advising through office hours
• Engage in professional development, community service, and/or outreach programs
• Work collaboratively with colleagues
• Teach 11 or fewer sch per semester (or 6 or fewer sch per summer session)
• Convene in-person or virtual office hours to assist students
• Contribute to the curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, and co-curricular enhancements in the discipline
• Engage in scholarship of teaching and learning through professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time