Adjunct Instructor

Western Dakota Technical College•Rapid City, SD

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct instructors at Western Dakota Tech are educators whose instructional efforts are expected to reflect the mission, vision, and goals of the institution. Adjunct faculty teach courses in their respective fields to include planning, preparation and delivery of lecture/lab instruction materials at all levels of training. Western Dakota Tech accepts resumes from industry professionals seeking adjunct faculty positions. If interested, please complete an application, attach your resume and submit any appropriate transcripts, licenses or certificates. Adjuncts are paid dependent on their educational degree. Pay is as follows: BA/BS or lower - $27.35 per workload hour MA/MS - $29.76 per workload hour Doctorate - $31.92 per workload hour + $125 stipend per credit hour All degrees must be awarded by an accredited institution.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (Master's for transferrable courses) from an accredited university or college in the appropriate field or discipline area of instruction and a minimum of one year of directly related experience.
OR An equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the work and discipline area.

Nice To Haves

Licenses, certifications and/or registrations relevant to the specific industry/discipline for which the adjunct instructor member is designated to teach.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.
Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.
Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students, i.e. prepare lectures, lessons, presentations, lab activities, tests, assignments, quizzes, and exams.
Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Employ available instructional technology, i.e. internet, interactive technology, and simulation when appropriate.
Set up labs, classrooms, shops, et cetera to deliver lessons to students.
Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
Promote student success by building positive interpersonal relationships with students, staff, and colleagues at WDT.
Develop, update and post course syllabi in a timely manner.
Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit grade rosters as required, i.e. 4 week, midterm and final grades.
Participate in program assessment activities as requested.
Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
Teach classes as assigned and in accordance with the catalog description, the master syllabus, the stipulations of WDT, and the interests of industry.
Meet with each class as scheduled and hold classes for the time frame as designated in the class schedule.
Record and provide attendance data in accordance with school’s policies and procedures.
Perform job responsibilities as outlined in faculty handbook.
Adhere to FERPA regulations.
Exercise stewardship of school’s facilities and materials.
Follow WDT policies and procedures.
Complete Adjunct Orientation and required annual compliance activities.
Act in a professional manner as delineated in the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers (Appendix B).
Maintain professional classrooms, shops, labs and office areas.
Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from students, colleagues, staff and administrators.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.