Adjunct Instructors - School of Applied Technologies

Hawkeye Community College•Hawkeye Community College Main Campus, IA

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About The Position

Hawkeye Community College is accepting applications for its applicant pool of adjunct instructors in the School of Applied Technologies. Areas include Agriculture and Natural Resources (Animal Science, Veterinary Assisting, and Natural Resource Management); Construction Trades (Sustainable Construction, HVAC, and Civil and Construction Engineering); Automotive and Transportation (Automotive, Diesel, and Collision); and Manufacturing and Engineering (CNC, Welding, Industrial Automation, and Electronics). Applications remain active for up to one year and are reviewed as course openings arise, based on applicants’ qualifications and availability. Adjunct instructors plan and guide student learning toward curricular goals and objectives. Assignments may be at different sites and in a variety of formats, including face-to-face, online, or hybrid instruction. Scheduling may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends, depending on departmental needs and course schedules. Work takes place in an office, classroom, lab, or a combination of these settings, using technology. Adjunct positions are part-time. Typical pay is approximately $854 per credit hour; courses with labs or clinical labs pay approximately $44 to $54 per contact hour. Education and experience requirements depend on the specific class, program, and accreditation requirements. Agriculture classes require a master’s degree and at least 12 semester hours of graduate-level coursework in the discipline taught. Additional qualifications for applicable programs include appropriate registration, certification, or licensure, and candidates must meet at least one of the listed education and relevant-work-experience pathways. Instructors are also expected to demonstrate the ability to learn and apply new concepts and technical skills, strong organizational and communication skills, a commitment to serving students from diverse backgrounds, and professional, personable customer-service skills.

Requirements

For Agriculture classes, a master’s degree and at least 12 semester hours of graduate-level coursework in the specific discipline to be taught.
Hold appropriate registration, certification, or licensure when a credential is necessary to practice in the relevant program area.
Meet at least one additional qualification pathway: special training and at least 6,000 hours (3 years) of relevant tested work experience in the occupational or related area; an associate degree considered terminal for the field plus at least 3,000 hours (2 years) of recent and relevant work experience; a bachelor’s or graduate degree in the relevant or related area of study or occupational area; or a bachelor’s degree in any field with at least 18 completed credit hours in the program field taught.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new concepts and ideas.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills for positive interactions with students, faculty, and staff.
Demonstrated motivation to serve students from all backgrounds and educational experiences.
Ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain student confidence, and protect operational integrity.
Demonstrated ability to work professionally and personably with a wide array of students, faculty, staff, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Review and/or plan weekly instructional plans and materials to ensure information meets current accreditation standards.
Use various instructional modalities.
Use instructional methods and materials appropriate to course objectives; grade and assess student accomplishments regularly; and provide progress reports as requested and required.
Provide one office hour per week for student accessibility and consultation, and review and respond to email in a timely manner.
Collaborate regularly with faculty and staff to meet departmental goals.
Supervise, recruit, and advise students.
Maintain cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, the program’s Advisory Committee, College divisions, prospective employers, and the community.
Teach a clinical or lab course when applicable to the program or class.
Participate in professional development opportunities when presented.
Perform other duties as assigned.