Adjunct Instructor, Gaming, Animation, and Simulation

Tarrant County College District•Madison, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct instructors in the Gaming, Animation, and Simulation discipline support students’ learning by using appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies. The position reports to the campus department instructional leader and directly contributes to student success. This is a pooled posting; supervisors review applications and make hiring decisions as part-time faculty assignments become available. Instructors teach assigned classes on varied schedules and in varied modalities, including Dual Credit, on-campus, online, or Weekend College. They prepare and deliver instruction according to the College Master Syllabus, create assignments and assessments, maintain an active learning environment, communicate with students and college officials, track attendance and enrollment, evaluate learning, provide timely feedback, and submit grades by required deadlines. Instructors also support institutional learning-outcome assessment, complete required training and professional development, follow College policies and safety procedures, and may teach at other sites for dual credit courses. The position is based at the South Campus and is not eligible for remote work. Work hours vary according to the course schedule; the College is seeking day, evening, and weekend instructors. Starting pay is $65.00, paid monthly.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in Animation/Videography Programming, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline.
Three years of related, non-teaching 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 relationship skills.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Knowledge of the teaching discipline and subject matter, and of 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 to 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.
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 assigned modalities, including Dual Credit, on-campus, online, or 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 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 established deadlines.
Evaluate student performance and learning according to discipline and department standards.
Provide regular, timely evaluation feedback; post grades in the learning management system weekly; and submit final grades by established deadlines.
Assign grades consistent with course requirements.
Assist with assessment of student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and achievement of institutional performance measures.
Accept assignments at other sites as necessary, including for dual credit courses.
Support the College’s mission, values, goals, and principles.
Complete required Tarrant County College training and professional development sessions.
Attend the workplace 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.