Education Adjunct Instructor

Iowa Western Community College•Council Bluffs, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Education Adjunct Instructor teaches assigned multi-modality education classes at the Council Bluffs campus and supports student learning, retention, and progress toward educational and career goals. The instructor prepares and delivers engaging instruction aligned with course competencies, learning outcomes, and college standards, using strategies responsive to students’ varied backgrounds and learning needs. The role includes evaluating student performance, providing timely and constructive feedback, maintaining an inclusive and supportive classroom, and organizing and teaching labs as assigned. The instructor maintains course information and student records in the college Learning Management System, including syllabi, attendance, and gradebooks, and completes required reports, assessments, and documentation. The role also includes student conferences and referrals to college resources, completion of required professional development and training, promotion of academic integrity, and adherence to college policies, safety procedures, FERPA, and Title IX confidentiality requirements. The instructor is expected to contribute professionally to the college community and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Meet one of the qualification pathways for teaching Education (EDU) courses: a master’s degree in Education or Early Childhood Education; or a master’s degree in any field plus at least 12 graduate semester hours in Education, Early Childhood Education, Educational Psychology, or Psychology, with at least 6 of those hours in Education or Early Childhood Education.
Submit transcripts documenting degree completion and applicable graduate coursework.
Communicate clearly and professionally with students, colleagues, and community partners in written and verbal formats.
Work collaboratively as part of a student-focused team and contribute to a positive, professional learning environment.
Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills, meet deadlines, maintain accurate records, and manage multiple responsibilities.
Maintain professional communication, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness.
Show initiative and the ability to perform responsibilities with minimal direct supervision.
Use Microsoft Office applications effectively, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, and learn the college’s Learning Management System and other instructional technologies as needed.
Maintain a positive, student-centered attitude and support students in achieving their educational and career goals.
Pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

K-12 teaching experience.
Ability to teach Early Childhood Education courses.
Demonstrated ability to integrate current technology into teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

Teach multi-modality education classes at the Council Bluffs campus as assigned by the academic dean.
Prepare and deliver effective, engaging instruction aligned with established course competencies, learning outcomes, and college standards.
Use instructional strategies appropriate for students with varied academic backgrounds, experiences, and learning needs.
Evaluate and report student performance and progress in accordance with college and division policies and procedures.
Provide students with timely, meaningful, and constructive feedback.
Maintain an inclusive, respectful, and supportive classroom environment.
Promote, develop, and deliver quality education programs with the intent to retain students through graduation.
Meet minimum expectations for use of the college Learning Management System, including posting syllabi by college deadlines, recording attendance, and maintaining current gradebooks.
Complete required reports, including roster verification, 5th-week and 10th-week progress reports, final grades, and course assessments.
Assess and document student learning outcomes each term in accordance with college policies and procedures.
Organize and teach labs as assigned by the academic dean.
Complete required professional development and trainings.
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor and contribute to a productive, growth-oriented work environment.
Promote, model, and enforce academic integrity.
Be available to answer student questions outside of class time and hold student conferences in person, by phone, via web conferencing, or by email.
Help students achieve educational and career goals and refer them to college resources.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and Title IX regulations.
Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.