Part-time Art Instructor (Adjunct Faculty)

Moberly Area Community College•Multiple MACC Locations, MO

About The Position

MACC is seeking candidates interested in teaching as a part-time instructor (adjunct faculty). These positions are contracted for a semester with pay on a per credit hour basis. Availability of adjunct faculty positions is based on enrollment in courses offered at all MACC sites. Applicants will be added to our "pool" of adjunct faculty, with credentials kept on file for three years. A Master's degree is required for most subject areas, with 18 graduate hours in the subject area, and teaching experience is preferred. The application packet must include a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, up-to-date graduate and undergraduate transcripts, which should all be uploaded with the application when applying. Course descriptions of the classes are available at: http://www.macc.edu/index.php/programs/course-descriptions

Requirements

Master's degree in related field required
Minimum of 18 graduate hours in the subject area
Cover letter
Resume/curriculum vitae
Up-to-date graduate and undergraduate transcripts

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Teach classes assigned by the administration which could include, but are not restricted to, day, evening, dual credit, distance education, or any campus location
Provide effective instruction that encompasses active and meaningful learning activities and frequent and timely feedback to students regarding their progress
Develop course materials/handouts, lectures and labs, and update regularly to ensure relevancy, currency, and alignment with common course syllabus
Provide students with a course syllabus which aligns with the common course syllabus and providex information detailing learning expectations, major assignments, and methods of evaluation, and provide a copy of this syllabus to the appropriate dean’s office by the second week of each semester
Utilize course-adopted textbook(s) and/or course resources
Keep adequate course records including grades and attendance and submit required records to the designated office by the established date
Maintain three office hours per week (if teaching at least nine credit hours) and provide a copy of office hours to the appropriate dean
Follow college-wide student attendance policy and drop non-attending students in a timely manner
Refer at-risk students to available support resources and interventions
Participate in the development/revision and implementation of program assessment plan as appropriate or as directed and utilize feedback to improve learning outcomes
Attend faculty meetings if requested by the dean
Check college email regularly and maintain effective communication/contact with students, administrators, lead instructors, faculty colleagues, etc
Participate in professional growth activities and service opportunities as appropriate/approved
Collaborate with colleagues and administrators to achieve shared goals and strategic plan priorities
Submit updated/current college transcripts to the Human Resources Office, showing all college work earned at both the graduate and undergraduate level, along with all degrees granted
Carry out the policies developed by the Board of Trustees as executed and interpreted by the administration
Perform other duties assigned by the appropriate dean, the Vice President for Instruction, or the President