Adjunct Instructor Vacancy Pool - Natural Sciences

Hawkeye Community College•Hawkeye Community College Main Campus, IA

About The Position

Hawkeye Community College is recruiting for its Natural Sciences (Science & Health Sciences) adjunct instructor vacancy pool. Areas of instruction include Anatomy & Physiology, Environmental Science, Astronomy, Nutrition, Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry, and Physics. Applying expresses interest in adjunct teaching positions and places the applicant in a pool. When course openings arise, applications are reviewed for alignment with course requirements and availability. Applications remain active for up to one year. Adjunct instructors plan and guide student learning toward curricular goals and objectives documented in course outlines. Assignments may be offered at various sites and in various formats, including face-to-face, online (synchronous or asynchronous), and hybrid. Scheduling may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends, depending on departmental needs, course scheduling, and instructor availability. Work takes place in an office, classroom, and/or lab setting using technology. Typical adjunct wages are approximately $864 per credit hour.

Requirements

A master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited graduate school in each field of instruction being taught; requirements may depend on the specific class, program, or program accreditation requirements.
Submit official transcripts upon hire.
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 interaction 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.
Employ 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 if applicable to the program or class.
Participate in professional development opportunities when presented.
Perform other duties as assigned.