Adjunct Instructor, English Composition

Palm Beach State College • Lake Worth, TX

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About The Position

Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques. Develop discipline-related curricula, assess student learning, participate in program evaluation and college activities, and maintain college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan. Work schedules vary according to teaching assignments and may fluctuate to include evenings and weekends. Adjunct positions are filled on an as-needed basis according to departmental and instructional needs.

The role also involves developing, maintaining, interpreting, and executing administrative procedures and practices, including manuals concerning College policies, procedures, rules, and standards. The instructor analyzes class and program needs, recommends course retention or deletion, coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates, and assists with students, curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

Applicants must provide qualifying transcripts with their application. U.S. degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution; degrees earned outside the U.S. must be validated by a NACES member organization with an evaluation report attached before the application closing date.

Requirements

• Master's degree in English, Literature, Creative Writing, or Linguistics, or a master's degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in English, Literature, Creative Writing, or Linguistics.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
• Ability to utilize Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies.
• Ability to interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to work a fluctuating schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
• Attach official transcripts, college-stamped student copies, or non-web-based unofficial transcripts to the application.

Responsibilities

• Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques.
• Develop discipline-related curricula and assess student learning.
• Participate in program evaluation and college activities.
• Maintain college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan.
• Develop, maintain, interpret, and execute administrative procedures and practices, including manuals covering College policies, procedures, rules, and standards.
• Analyze class and program needs and determine and recommend whether courses should be retained or deleted.
• Develop and coordinate program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates; maintain and adjust calendars as necessary.
• Assist students and support program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level