Adjunct Humanities Instructor

CHESS

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About The Position

The Adjunct Humanities Instructor teaches required academic courses in humanities for students pursuing certificates and associate degrees. The instructor prepares course descriptions, lesson plans, and lectures; uses techniques that encourage active student learning; and completes course assessment reports requested by the college or Academic Director for accreditation and assessment purposes. The role also supports curriculum development, student advising and tutoring, student progress documentation, program review, recruitment, retention, and placement efforts.

Requirements

• At least 18 graduate-level credit hours in the subject matter teaching area.
• Master's degree in a field directly related to the Humanities courses being taught, such as Philosophy, Anthropology, or Spanish.
• Knowledge of adult-learning theory, curriculum development, and classroom, laboratory, and field presentation techniques.
• Knowledge of counseling and advising methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of research methodology and information resources related to designated fields of study.
• Basic supervisory and coaching principles and practices.
• Proficiency in operating equipment and performing work related to designated fields of study.
• Ability to deliver courses in person and on online platforms as needed and identified by the college.
• Ability to prepare and present classroom lectures and class work.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment and applications, including Microsoft Suites and other platforms used by the college.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of teaching or instructional experience in the designated field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present course descriptions, lesson plans, and classroom lectures, and implement techniques to facilitate student-active learning.
• Prepare and grade assignments, tests, and quizzes; develop handouts and other learning aids.
• Participate in program and curriculum development and outcome assessments.
• Provide one-to-one student supervision, counseling, advising, and tutoring.
• Analyze and document student progress; coordinate and schedule student tutors as appropriate.
• Complete assessment and accreditation reporting requested by the college and/or Academic Director at the end of each teaching semester.
• Support the department with program review and end-of-year reports related to assessment and accreditation.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment conducive to student learning.
• Participate in student recruitment, retention, and placement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time