Adjunct Instructor - English

Tarrant County College District•Detroit, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct instructors in English and Academic Foundations support student learning by using college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies. The role reports to the campus department instructional leader and teaches assigned classes in varied schedules and modalities, including dual credit, on-campus, online, or Weekend College. Assignments may also be at other sites, such as dual-credit locations. The instructor prepares and delivers instruction in accordance with the College Master Syllabus using the approved learning management system; develops assignments and assessments; maintains an active learning environment; communicates with students and college officials; and evaluates student performance. The role includes maintaining attendance and enrollment records, providing timely feedback, posting grades weekly, submitting final grades by deadline, and supporting assessment of student learning and institutional performance measures. Instructors are expected to support the College's mission and policies, complete required training and professional development, attend work regularly according to the assigned schedule, and follow applicable safety procedures. Other related tasks may be assigned. The position is part-time, regular, and not eligible for remote work. Work hours vary according to the course schedule. Starting pay is $65.00, with monthly pay frequency.

Requirements

Master's degree or higher in English, Literature, Creative Writing, Technical Communication, or a closely related discipline; or a master's degree or higher with at least 18 graduate hours in one of those disciplines.
Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and independently take initiative.
Ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment with varied and unpredictable demands.
Proficiency with computer applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of the teaching discipline and how students learn; ability to adapt to student learning needs.
Ability to use student-centered integrative learning strategies, promote positive expectations, and incorporate technology and pedagogical innovation.
Ability to assess student learning and self-learning, and to assess, evaluate, and revise curriculum.
Ability to develop relevant class content and effective classroom management processes and strategies.
Experience mentoring students and engaging in peer collaboration, peer mentoring, and service to 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 work experience in the discipline or teaching area.
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.
At least one year of teaching experience in Dual Credit and Early College High School programs.
At least one year of online teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Accept and teach classes in assigned schedules and modalities, including dual credit, on-campus, online, and Weekend College.
Accommodate student needs and external stakeholders' expectations of the College.
Prepare and deliver instruction using the College Master Syllabus and approved learning management system.
Communicate regularly with students and college officials, 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 learning and student 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 learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and the College's institutional performance measures.
Accept assignments at other sites as necessary, including dual-credit courses.
Support the College's mission, values, goals, and principles.
Complete required College training and professional development.
Attend work regularly and follow a work schedule that meets worksite demands.
Adhere to College policies and procedures and applicable safety procedures.
Perform other related tasks as required.