Adjunct Instructor - Elementary Education

Southeast Arkansas College - Pine Bluff, AR

Full-time - Entry Level

Pine Bluff, AR

Educational Services

About the position

The Adjunct Instructor - Elementary Education is responsible for planning, preparing, and executing instructional experiences in both classroom and laboratory settings. This role involves monitoring and assessing student performance, developing curriculum, and promoting student success through effective teaching practices. The position may require teaching online or on-campus, and its continuation is dependent on available funding.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the overall achievement of the college's mission and goals through effective instruction and classroom management.
• Plan and prepare materials for assigned instructional courses.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy.
• Develops instructional materials and appropriate evaluation methods that align with course and program outcomes.
• Maintains data to support the student learning and outcome assessment process adopted by SEARK College.
• Create and maintain a learning environment of appropriate rapport and mutual respect.
• Clearly establishes expectations for learning and achievement.
• Maintains up-to-date accurate records on attendance and student progress.
• Engages in academic advising and provides guidance to students for academic planning.
• Meets with current and prospective students to review and interpret college placement scores.
• Make referrals to college resources available to provide services or assistance to students.
• Engages in the college community and pursues professional development.
• Provides input into budgeting and decision-making processes.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field of expertise by basing current instructional practice on recent evidence.
• Uses a variety of teaching techniques appropriate to the discipline and incorporates instructional technology.
• Provides students with prompt written and oral feedback to support and encourage student success.
• Engages in self-assessment of teaching practices and professional development needs.
• Keeps all classes and office hours for the required amount of time set forth by the College and maintains good classroom management.
• Develops structured activities and assignments while demonstrating flexibility for students in exceptional circumstances on a case-by-case basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in an appropriate field or another discipline with at least 18 graduate hours.
• Three plus years' experience in the K-6 teaching environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Two years' experience teaching students at the college level.
• Experience using a learning management system such as Canvas.
• Ability to teach in person as well as via distance learning.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.