Adjunct Instructor Of Money Management And Budget (Core 204)

Highlands College•Birmingham, AL

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Faculty are professional educators who have the responsibility of fulfilling the organizational mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and educational philosophy, with a primary goal of providing a quality education for all students attending Highlands College. The relationship between the faculty member and the student is one of leader, teacher, adviser, mentor, and facilitator of learning. The faculty is committed to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring learning environment.

Requirements

Be a godly person, prayerful, and persistent in following Jesus Christ.
Passionate for biblical higher education.
Virtuous in teaching: humble, enthusiastic, honest, curious, compassionate, encouraging, hopeful; generous in offering time and skills to students and colleagues; respectful of others.
Dedicated to student success.
Committed to growth in teaching.
Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.
Responds positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems.
Adapts to changing organizational needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
Exhibits strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Demonstrates excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
Performs tasks with accuracy, orderliness, and attention to detail.
Interacts effectively with people of various backgrounds and perspectives.
Master’s degree in Business Administration or similar degree from an accredited institution.
Familiarity with Learning Management Systems.
Evidence of continued professional development.
Good physical condition is required.
Ability to lift 50 lbs without assistance.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

Provide face-to-face instruction for the Money Management and Budgeting course (CORE 204).
Teach as needed to meet program needs.
Track student engagement and post student grades within a timeframe appropriate to the assignment and no later than 7 days from the assignment's due date.
Provide encouraging, individualized, and constructive feedback, including rationale for point deductions and suggestions for improvement when appropriate.
Post final grades by the set deadline.
Deliver course material.
Integrate elements of the Christian faith into lesson plans.
Foster a culture of academic excellence.
Take steps as necessary to maintain and increase faculty effectiveness.
Respect the rights of students and hold students to their responsibilities.
Attend faculty department meetings.
Affirm the Statement of Faith and uphold the College's Core Values, exemplifying them by word and lifestyle.
Cooperate with the administration and staff of the College in professional and personal relationships.
Observe and uphold the policies and procedures of the College.
Participate in the social, cultural, and spiritual life of the College community.
Offer constructive suggestions for the College’s improvement.
Be familiar with the contents of the Academic Catalog and the Team Handbook.
Promote the mission, values, and vision of Church of the Highlands.
Begin and end class on time.
Notify the appropriate chair in the event of lateness to a class.
Notify the appropriate chair in the case of illness and take appropriate steps to inform the class if the class will not meet.
Assist in determining the official class roll.
Maintain attendance records and uphold the attendance policy.
Determine the overall decorum of the class, including discipline and order.
Use approved online Learning Management Systems for all academic activities, including testing, grading, and attendance.
Commit to ongoing personal development to enhance instructional and technical skills.