Counseling-Adjunct

Western New Mexico University•Mission, NM

About The Position

Duties Teaches synchronous or asynchronous courses using current technology applicable to the discipline which may include face to face, online, and/or video-conferenced courses as needed Collaborates with Department of Counseling faculty on course design, administration of key assessments, and appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners. Follows master syllabi and master course shells when provided and ensure course content, activities, and assignments are established. Course content includes, but is not limited to, syllabus, course policies, interactive learning, project based learning, video supports, assignments and instructions, grading rubrics, etc. Meets all designated course instruction guidelines, including but not limited to, posting weekly announcements with relevant information, monitoring/participating in discussions, grading student coursework within 1 week of submission deadline, providing students timely and specific feedback, responding to student inquiries within 24 hours, maintaining weekly virtual office hours, and other requirements as established by the Department of Counseling. Maintains frequent and open communication with the Department of Counseling Chair, faculty and staff through email, mail, telephone, and any other medium deemed appropriate. Ensures availability, at least once a semester, to attend a virtual meeting with the Chair. Submit mid-term and end of term grades by required deadline according to WNMU procedures. Maintains a positive, safe, inclusive student-centric learning environment that supports success by enforcing WNMU policies to include student code of conduct policies, and those established by the Department of Counseling, College of Education and Office of Academic Affairs. Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with WNMU and the College of Education mission and vision statements. Performs other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

Teaches synchronous or asynchronous courses using current technology applicable to the discipline which may include face to face, online, and/or video-conferenced courses as needed
Collaborates with Department of Counseling faculty on course design, administration of key assessments, and appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners.
Follows master syllabi and master course shells when provided and ensure course content, activities, and assignments are established.
Meets all designated course instruction guidelines, including but not limited to, posting weekly announcements with relevant information, monitoring/participating in discussions, grading student coursework within 1 week of submission deadline, providing students timely and specific feedback, responding to student inquiries within 24 hours, maintaining weekly virtual office hours, and other requirements as established by the Department of Counseling.
Maintains frequent and open communication with the Department of Counseling Chair, faculty and staff through email, mail, telephone, and any other medium deemed appropriate.
Ensures availability, at least once a semester, to attend a virtual meeting with the Chair.
Submit mid-term and end of term grades by required deadline according to WNMU procedures.
Maintains a positive, safe, inclusive student-centric learning environment that supports success by enforcing WNMU policies to include student code of conduct policies, and those established by the Department of Counseling, College of Education and Office of Academic Affairs.
Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with WNMU and the College of Education mission and vision statements.
Performs other duties as assigned