PT Associate Faculty - Humanities

Cochise College • Sierra Vista-District Wide, AZ

18h

About The Position

The Associate Faculty of Humanities provides instruction to majors and non-majors across the College’s district and service area. Instruction may be delivered through face-to-face courses, synchronous live-streaming, or online teaching. The position teaches assigned courses and supports students’ educational and social needs through lesson planning, assessment, and evaluation. Work is primarily performed under limited supervision in a classroom, laboratory, office, or online setting. Evening or weekend work may be required. The position reports to the Dean of Liberal Arts.

Compensation is $925 per equated credit unit. The position is open until filled; applications are reviewed upon receipt, and the posting may close at any time. Cochise College requires a post-offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Humanities, Cultural Studies, Art, English, or Philosophy; or a master’s degree plus 18 graduate hours in one of those areas, from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher learning recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of current technologies and word-processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications and Learning Management Systems.
• Knowledge of research-based adult learning principles.
• Knowledge of trends, developments, and new technologies affecting education.
• Knowledge of developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum and instructional approaches.
• Skill in using authentic assessment to evaluate students’ needs and progress.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and relate to others professionally and helpfully.
• Ability to relate to a diverse population and maintain composure in difficult situations.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete multiple projects and tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Ability to identify and analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate action using independent judgment and decision-making while maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department staff, faculty, students, and the public.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical and mental requirements, including lifting, manual dexterity, communication, memory for details, following verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability, and creative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses to enrolled students and manage a diverse student population in classroom, laboratory, or online environments.
• Develop, prepare, and implement lesson plans; conduct pre- and post-assessments; and evaluate, assess, and plan for students’ educational and social needs.
• Complete college and department reports and mandatory trainings by their due dates and times.
• Respond to communications from students and colleagues within 48 hours.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to assess teaching strategies and instructional program effectiveness and promote continuous improvement.
• Maintain student records, statistics, and other pertinent information required by the College and department.
• Resolve issues within the position’s area of responsibility and authority, referring complex problems to the appropriate Department Chair, Dean, or other College official.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Follow college policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines; perform assigned duties competently and efficiently; and work cooperatively with students, faculty, staff, and the public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level