Adjunct Instructor (Non-Credit) - Venture Center

Fox Valley Technical College•Appleton, WI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Adjunct Instructors are responsible for the facilitation of student learning and the ongoing development of instructional strategies that promote student success. This role involves fostering student learning through diverse instructional strategies, integrating technology, assessing student learning with feedback, developing and revising curriculum, managing the classroom environment, participating in team activities, engaging with business and community partners, supporting student success, and pursuing continuous professional development. The position may involve teaching in a hybrid environment, both in person and virtually, with potential for off-site teaching or travel.

Requirements

AAS Degree or higher in related field is preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years of full-time occupational experience in a related field. One year shall be within the past five (5) years.
One year (or 2,000 hours) may be waived for occupational instructors with at least two (2) years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within five (5) years prior to the date of appointment.
Proficiency utilizing learning management systems.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Adapt quickly to changing demands, assignments, and circumstances to meet student needs.
Communicate effectively and professionally with various audiences.
Engage in continuous improvement in the quality of instruction by embracing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
Sitting: This role requires extended periods of sitting while performing tasks and utilizing computer systems.
Mobility: While much of the work is desk-based, occasional mobility may be necessary for attending meetings, office tours, or events within the workplace.
Fine Motor Skills: This role may need precise hand movements or manual dexterity for activities such as writing on a whiteboard, demonstrating experiments, or using instructional technology like computers.
Repetitive Motions: Capacity to perform repetitive motions, such as typing, without discomfort or injury.
Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with employees, candidates, and stakeholders, both in-person and through electronic means.
Travel: Instructor position may require off-site teaching, fieldwork, or travel for professional development.
Upon hire, new adjunct faculty are required to complete the mandatory, non-compensated Blackboard Basics & Orientation for Adjunct Instructors course within 30 days.
Additional training is also required to qualify to teach in the Wisconsin Technical College System within the first three years of hire.

Nice To Haves

AAS Degree or higher in related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Foster student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and support student engagement.
Create learning experiences that integrate instructional technologies to maximize student success and multiple delivery methodologies such as hybrid, in-person, virtual, and on-line course delivery.
Assess student learning and provide regular feedback to help students be successful.
Use data to measure quality outcomes related to student persistence, retention, completion rate, course success, and learning and to design improvement strategies based on the evidence.
Develop and continually revise curriculum and instructional materials that are competency-based, current, consistent with employer expectations, and aligned with the college policy on level of required documentation to successfully prepare graduates for their chosen career fields.
Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student attendance and grade records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, housekeeping, and equipment security, and ensure opportunities for student/engagement evaluation.
Ensure course materials (including textbooks) are available to students.
Support the college by engaging in division, department and team activities, and meetings including planning, development, and budgeting, and staying current with internal and external changes and initiatives.
Build and maintain ongoing relationships with community, industry, and clinical partners by participating in advisory committees, external meetings, business visits, and community groups.
Collaborate with staff to recruit students, participate in recruitment events, and proactively promote the College and our programs.
Serve as an advocate for students and engage in activities that help students reach their goals by collaborating with Student Services staff to retain students, close achievement gaps, and help all students be successful.
Advise students regarding class schedules, career information, internships, and other program-related information.
Continually improve knowledge and skills in emerging trends, current occupational practices, and teaching through professional development activities, networking with regional industry leaders, and the integration of new techniques and technology.
Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required to maintain individual and program accreditation.