Adjunct Instructor, Information Technology
About The Position
Adjunct instructors provide assistance to students in their learning process by using appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies to complement teaching and learning and support student success. The position reports to the campus department instructional leader and is based at the Trinity River Campus. It is a part-time regular faculty assignment; schedules vary according to course needs. The position is not eligible for remote work. Starting pay is $65.00, with monthly pay frequency. Instructors teach assigned classes in varied schedules and modalities, including dual credit, on-campus, online, and Weekend College. They prepare and deliver instruction using the College Master Syllabus and approved learning management system, develop assignments and assessments, maintain an active learning environment, communicate with students and college officials, assess student learning, and maintain attendance and grade records. Assignments may be required at other sites, including for dual credit courses. The instructor supports the College's mission and policies, completes required training and professional development, follows the assigned work schedule, and complies with applicable safety procedures. Additional related tasks may be assigned as needed. This is a pooled posting, and hiring supervisors review applications and make hiring decisions as part-time faculty assignments become available.
Requirements
- Associate degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, 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 skills.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Knowledge of the teaching discipline and 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 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 and peer mentoring.
- Engagement in service to the institution, profession, and community.
- Participation in professional development to remain current in the teaching discipline and pedagogy.
- 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 experience teaching in Dual Credit and Early College High School programs.
- At least one year of experience teaching online.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Management Information Systems.
Responsibilities
- Accept and teach classes in assigned schedules and modalities, including dual credit, on-campus, online, or 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 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 enrollments by established deadlines.
- Evaluate student performance and learning according to discipline and department standards.
- Provide timely evaluation feedback, post grades weekly in the learning management system, and submit final grades by established deadlines.
- Assign grades consistent with course requirements.
- Support assessment of student and program learning outcomes and institutional performance measures.
- Accept assignments at other sites when necessary, including dual credit courses.
- Support the College's mission, values, goals, and principles.
- Complete required TCC training and professional development sessions.
- Attend work regularly and follow a work schedule that meets worksite demands.
- Adhere to College policies, procedures, and applicable safety procedures.
- Perform other related tasks as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
