Adjunct Faculty - Teacher Education

College of Southern Maryland • La Plata, MD

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About The Position

Located 45 minutes from the Nation's Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America's top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education. CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break. We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs. This is an applicant pool for part-time temporary faculty in the Teacher Education discipline in the Department of Arts, Humanities, Social Science, and Education. The areas taught in these disciplines include: Introduction to Education Practicum in Teacher Education CSM is actively accepting applications for adjunct positions at all campus locations. The college also has a significant need for passionate adjunct faculty excited to contribute to our Early College program. Students taking Early College classes are dually enrolled in their local high school while also completing courses at CSM towards a certificate or degree. Early College faculty teach face-to-face classes between the hours of 8:15 am and 2:00 pm, two to four days a week. CSM is looking for a dynamic individual who can implement the comprehensive mission of a community college by assessing, documenting, and improving student learning through instruction.

Requirements

• Master's degree in the discipline of instruction OR Master's in any field AND 15 hours in the discipline OR sufficient experience in lieu of either requirement, as approved by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Teaching experience is preferred.
• Possess enthusiasm and passion for student learning.
• Ability to respond to the needs of students using a variety of teaching methods including new technologies.
• Subject matter/content expertise in your field.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and instruct courses in the day, evening, or on weekends at the College of Southern Maryland campus, center, or clinical location.
• Ensure that assigned classes are held as scheduled and communicate all absences and changes to course schedule to the Course or Program Coordinator.
• Keep active at a high level of expertise in the subjects taught and stimulate enthusiasm for those subjects.
• Plan each unit or lesson, both as to content and method, to make each class meaningful.
• Ensure that each program/class contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency.
• Teach all classes according to an approved course syllabus and for the required duration.
• Study and utilize students' learning styles in each class to facilitate the best teaching and learning situations.
• Incorporate instructional technologies in instructional delivery as appropriate.
• Maximize the learning opportunities for each student.
• Keep students informed and updated concerning course content, requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
• Keep students informed about their progress throughout the semester or term through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
• Demonstrate a genuine concern for each student through individual student conferences, as needed.
• File an appropriate course syllabus for each course taught with the appropriate program coordinator and the HEA administrative assistant.
• Ensure that each course section is web-enhanced and make use of available college online resources.
• Make use of the college Group Wise email system for professional communication with students, faculty, division chair, and other college personnel.
• Maintain accurate and complete scholastic records, including attendance records.
• Conduct class evaluations and complete other college evaluations in accordance with college policy.
• Submit academic reports and other documentation in a timely manner.
• Attend all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called.
• Become thoroughly familiar with all college policies and procedures and comply with them.
• Participate in program and curriculum review and development and student learning outcomes assessment initiatives.
• Recommend textbooks and other instructional materials including classroom and laboratory equipment.
• Keep informed of current trends and new approaches to instruction via professional development activities.

Benefits

• Excellent health insurance benefits
• State Retirement Pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer
• College closure for spring break and several major holidays
• Closure for several days in March for Spring Break

What This Job Offers

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