Adjunct Professor, History

Temple College•2600 South First Street Temple, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adjunct Professor, History position involves teaching history courses as scheduled, making recommendations for curriculum, preparing course syllabi, and potentially teaching at satellite campuses. The role requires cultivating positive teacher-student relationships, engaging students in active learning, and utilizing technology to enhance instructional methodology. The incumbent will also be responsible for maintaining accessibility to students for advisement, seeking feedback for improvement, attending professional development opportunities, and participating in academic/professional organizations. Additionally, the position involves developing and implementing innovative course content, integrating diverse perspectives, and demonstrating problem-solving skills within the classroom and department. Professionalism, collegiality, and timely completion of administrative tasks are expected. The role may also include participation in departmental curriculum development and involvement in college or community growth initiatives.

Requirements

Master's Degree in discipline or Master's Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline
Two (2) years directly related instructional work experience.
Possess effective communication skills.
Presentation skills.
Ability to provide effective teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
Ability to engage students in the learning process.
Ability to enable positive student learning outcomes.
Ability to work with a diverse population.
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design.
Knowledge of teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
Knowledge of pedagogical practices relevant to discipline.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and departmental strategies.
Knowledge of the appropriate subject matter and the application of the subject matter for the respective discipline.
Display empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non-verbal communications.
Work with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication.
Be friendly and collegial with co-workers, faculty, students, staff, and visitors to the campus.
Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions.
Maintain proficiency as needed and approved by attending trainings, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility.
Dress appropriately for a workplace with frequent customer service interaction and community outreach.
Meet all required standards of confidentiality.
Keep work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

Nice To Haves

The candidate may be asked to teach courses at satellite campuses.

Responsibilities

Teach courses as scheduled.
Make written recommendations to the Department Chairperson regarding curriculum additions, deletions, or revisions.
Make recommendations regarding course content and text selection.
Prepare course syllabi in subject area and to formulate stated objectives for each course.
Cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships.
Engage students in active learning.
Develop clear and innovative syllabi and course material.
Demonstrate professional written and oral skills in communications with students.
Utilize advancements in technology to improve instructional methodology.
Incorporate best practices.
Maintain accessibility to students for advisement and consultation.
Seek feedback to improve quality of teaching.
Attend conferences, workshops, or programs to enhance professional growth.
Participate in academic/professional organizations.
Develop and implement innovative course content based on current pedagogy.
Evidence a willingness to incorporate new concepts and theories to enhance professional growth.
Integrate a diverse set of perspectives and ideas into course curriculum.
Demonstrate innovative thinking to problem solve within the classroom, the department, and the institution.
Demonstrate respect and professionalism with supervisors, colleagues, and students.
Foster collegiality within the department.
Evidence timely completion of administrative aspects of instructional responsibilities.
Participate in evaluation, recommendation, development, and/or revision of department instruction/curriculum.
Contribute to growth of the college by active involvement on task forces or committees.
Demonstrate participation in activities that contribute to the growth of the community.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.