Adjunct Instructor of Communications

CHESS

90d • $778

About The Position

Adjunct faculty serve as temporary part-time faculty and are appointed as needed on a semester by semester basis. The primary duty is effective teaching of college-level courses and/or labs in the qualified discipline. This position reports to the Dean and is responsible for developing and revising instructional materials; presenting material in an organized manner; evaluating student learning; maintaining student records; teaching day, evening, weekend, and on-line classes, as assigned; teaching at the main and/or satellite campuses, as assigned; maintaining a minimum of 1 office hour per week per assigned course; participating in Adjunct Professional Development activities; demonstrating and promoting the school values of: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Successful candidates must have a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university. Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience. Experience with traditional face-to-face, hybrid and online courses and the ability to use San Juan College’s Learning Management System (Canvas) as well as technology-enhanced curriculum. Access to home internet, a personal computer, and telephone is required. Demonstrates skill and willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students. Adjunct faculty are hired on a semester basis, depending upon the instructional needs identified for each semester. Such services shall be compensated on a credit hour or contact hour basis, dependent upon the position. It is the policy of San Juan College that adjunct faculty may teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester, except upon approval by the Vice-President of Learning and the Vice-President of HR and Legal Activities.

Requirements

• Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working with Native American, Latinx, and other adult/minority students.
• Strong commitment to the community college philosophy.
• Access to home internet, a personal computer, and telephone.
• Skill and willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience.
• Experience with traditional face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.
• Ability to use San Juan College’s Learning Management System (Canvas).

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise instructional materials.
• Present material in an organized manner.
• Evaluate student learning.
• Maintain student records.
• Teach day, evening, weekend, and online classes as assigned.
• Teach at the main and/or satellite campuses as assigned.
• Maintain a minimum of 1 office hour per week per assigned course.
• Participate in Adjunct Professional Development activities.
• Demonstrate and promote the school values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Benefits

• Tuition waiver for one class, up to four credit hours per semester.
• Free Professional Development (technology training; teaching and learning seminars; learning symposiums).
• Free Library Services (CD and DVD checkout; book and periodical checkout).
• 403(b) participation.
• Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 – Provides 3 FREE sessions for services such as short-term counseling and assessments, referrals, prevention/education resources, and crisis intervention.
• Voluntary Benefits Allstate/Aflac Liberty Mutual.
• Educational Retirement Board (ERB) contributions for those teaching three or more credit hours.
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options.
• Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay.
• Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB).
• Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans.
• Flex Spending accounts.
• Life and Disability coverage.
• Employee Wellness Incentives.
• Free SJC Gym Membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree