Adjunct Instructor, Environmental Technology

Tarrant County College District•Detroit, MI

3d•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 student success. The position reports to the campus department instructional leader. Assignments may be offered as part-time faculty opportunities become available and may vary by course schedule and instructional modality. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in Environmental and Pollution Control Technology or a closely related discipline, from a regionally accredited college or university.
Three years of related, non-teaching work experience.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and independently, and to 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.
Excellent 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, incorporate technology and pedagogical innovation, and assess student learning and self-learning.
Ability to assess, evaluate, and revise curriculum and develop relevant course content and effective classroom management strategies.
Experience mentoring students, collaborating with and mentoring peers, and serving the institution, profession, and community.
Ability to participate in professional development to remain current in the teaching discipline and pedagogy, and to continue educational attainment.
Meet the described physical demands, including frequent sitting, hand use, reaching, and talking or hearing; occasional standing, walking, climbing or balancing, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds; and required visual abilities.

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.
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 assigned classes on varied schedules and in modalities including dual credit, on-campus, online, and Weekend College.
Accommodate student needs and external stakeholders’ expectations of the College.
Prepare and deliver instruction according to 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 to 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 regular, timely feedback; post grades in the learning management system weekly; and submit final grades by the established deadline.
Assign grades consistent with course requirements.
Contribute to assessment of student and program learning outcomes and achievement of institutional performance measures.
Accept assignments at other sites as needed, including dual credit courses.
Support the College’s mission, values, goals, and principles; complete required training and professional development; attend work regularly and follow a work schedule; and comply with College policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Perform other related tasks as required.