Adjunct Instructor, Community Jazz Ensemble (LCL)

Tarrant County College District•Madison, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct instructors assist students in their learning process by using appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies to support teaching and learning and contribute to student success. This pooled posting is used to hire adjunct instructors as part-time faculty assignments become available. The position reports to the campus department instructional leader and is based at the South Campus. Work hours vary according to the course schedule, and the position is not eligible for remote work. The instructor teaches assigned classes using the College Master Syllabus and approved learning management system, prepares instruction and assessments, maintains an active learning environment, communicates with students and college officials, and evaluates and reports student progress. The role also includes supporting student learning outcomes and institutional goals, completing required training and professional development, and accepting assignments at other sites when necessary. The physical demands include frequent sitting, hand use, reaching, talking, and hearing; occasional standing, walking, climbing or balancing, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds. The work environment is usually quiet, with occasional proximity to moving mechanical parts and occasional exposure to electrical shock risk.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or higher.
Three years of related work experience.
Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment with varied and unpredictable demands.
Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Knowledge of the teaching discipline and how students learn.
Ability to adapt to student learning needs and use student-centered integrative learning strategies.
Ability to promote positive expectations of students and incorporate technology and pedagogical innovation to enhance learning.
Ability to assess student learning and self-learning, and assess, evaluate, and revise curriculum.
Ability to develop relevant class content and effective classroom management processes and strategies.
Experience mentoring students, collaborating with and mentoring peers, and serving the institution, profession, and community.
Participation in professional development to remain current in the teaching discipline and pedagogy, and continued educational attainment.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience teaching a class or facilitating training.
At least one year of teaching experience using active learning techniques, service learning, and innovative technology.

Responsibilities

Accept and teach classes on varied schedules and in assigned modalities.
Accommodate student needs and external stakeholders' expectations of the College.
Prepare and deliver instruction in accordance with the College Master Syllabus using the approved learning management system.
Communicate regularly with students and college officials, including responding to emails, calls, and meeting requests.
Pursue activities to enhance subject-matter expertise, instructional skills, and knowledge of learning.
Prepare assignments and assessments that support achievement of learning outcomes.
Design and maintain an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success.
Maintain weekly student attendance records and certify student enrollments by the established deadline.
Evaluate student performance and learning according to discipline and department standards.
Provide timely evaluation feedback, post grades in the learning management system weekly, and submit final grades by the established deadline.
Assign grades consistent with course requirements.
Support assessment of student and program learning outcomes and institutional performance measures.
Accept assignments at other sites, including for dual credit courses, as necessary.
Support the College's mission, values, goals, and principles.
Complete required TCC training and professional development sessions.
Attend work regularly and follow a schedule that meets worksite demands.
Adhere to College policies, procedures, and applicable safety procedures.
Perform other related tasks as required.