Adjunct - COLS 1100

Columbus State Community College•Columbus, OH

10d•$58•Onsite

About The Position

The Adjunct – COLS position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive classroom learning environment, emphasizing teaching, supporting, and evaluating students. The role provides instruction and monitors teaching and learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chair or other leadership members. The incumbent needs strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups with complicated material. The Adjunct teaches assigned courses, designs inclusive curricula and learning activities, uses appropriate technology, maintains accurate records, distributes syllabi, conducts classes according to schedule, assesses student performance, and communicates grades and progress feedback in accordance with College policies. The role also participates in departmental meetings related to teaching duties and professional development. The Adjunct encourages active, collaborative learning and a sense of community, communicates with students using technology, and refers students to relevant College or community support services. The role fosters a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and community members. Instruction may be in person on campus, and assignments may involve access to various Regional Learning Centers. Compensation is $57.88 per contact hour, with a maximum of 12 contact hours per week.

Requirements

Master's degree in an academic discipline.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask while engaging large groups with complicated material.
State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s), which may include assignments at various Regional Learning Centers.

Nice To Haves

College teaching experience.
Knowledge of Columbus State Community College.
Availability for in-person, on-campus classroom instruction.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses as scheduled and monitor teaching and learning effectiveness.
Design inclusive curricula and appropriate learning activities that account for individual student differences and socio-cultural issues affecting traditionally underrepresented groups.
Identify students with academic or other needs and respond by using appropriate resources.
Use technology appropriately for course objectives and to communicate with students.
Maintain accurate records, including attendance, syllabi, and grades, and submit grades promptly in accordance with College policies.
Communicate expectations, progress feedback, and other relevant information to students throughout the semester.
Conduct classes punctually and according to the prescribed meeting schedule.
Use appropriate assessment techniques to measure student achievement of course goals and objectives.
Attend periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson concerning teaching duties and professional development.
Create a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, faculty-student interaction, and learner support.
Encourage a sense of community among students inside and outside the classroom.
Refer students to appropriate College or community academic and student support services.
Foster and maintain a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and community members.