Adjunct Instructor-Business/IT

University of Arkansas System•Texarkana, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana (UACCHT) is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Business Technology Department. This position is a less than annual appointment (fixed term) and is not work-study. The adjunct faculty member will be responsible to their division dean and the Vice Chancellor for Academics, with duties focused on teaching and student learning. This includes providing instruction in accordance with college philosophy and objectives, using established syllabi and learning outcomes. The role involves assessing student learning, improving instruction based on assessment, and acquainting students with course requirements, including Blackboard usage and grade location. The instructor must meet classes as scheduled, follow course syllabi, attend meetings, prepare thoroughly for each class, and inform the dean if a class cannot meet. Professional conduct and appearance are expected, along with providing out-of-class student consultation. Accurate record-keeping in Blackboard, emphasizing class attendance, and reporting students needing counseling are also key responsibilities. The instructor will submit final course grades electronically and complete end-of-course assessments. Any irregularities concerning instruction should be reported to the division dean and/or Vice Chancellor for Academics. Maintaining current credentials and abiding by the Policies and Procedures Manual are required. Participation in professional activities to stay current in the discipline and submitting "No Show" students by the census date are also part of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in computer technology or related field.
Tested experience or other credentials may be considered in lieu of degree.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree
teaching experience

Responsibilities

To be concerned with all things involving teaching and student learning and to provide instruction in accordance with the stated philosophy and objectives of the College and in accordance with the established and approved syllabus and student learning outcomes for each course taught.
To provide assessment of student learning in his/her classes and to use this assessment to improve instruction.
To acquaint all students with course requirements, including how login to Blackboard and locate grades during the first week of class and provide student with periodic evaluations of his/her progress.
To meet classes as scheduled, follow appropriate course syllabi, and attend adjunct faculty and other meetings as requested by the dean.
To prepare thoroughly for each class period.
To inform the division dean if class will not meet as scheduled.
To display professional mannerisms in conduct and appearance whether teaching day or evening classes.
To provide time for out-of-class student consultation as needed.
To maintain accurate and timely records in the Blackboard gradebook.
To emphasize to all classes the importance of prompt, regular, and continuous class attendance.
To submit the names of all students who may need personal counseling to the Vice Chancellor for Student Services.
To submit electronically final course grades though Campus Connect as soon as possible after the final exam but before the final grades deadline.
To complete and submit electronically the end-of-course assessment form for each course taught.
To report all irregularities, questions, or problems concerning instruction to the division dean and/or the Vice Chancellor for Academics.
To maintain current credentials on file with the Vice Chancellor for Academics and in the Office of Human Resources.
To abide by the regulations in the Policies and Procedures Manual.
To participate in professional activities to stay current in their disciplines.
Submit “No Show” students by the census date.