Faculty Adjunct, Philosophy

Dallas College

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Teaches students effectively in assigned classes and maintains office hours for student consultation. This position requires on-site, in-person instruction and does not offer a remote or hybrid option.

Requirements

For credit classes transferable towards a higher degree: Master’s degree or higher and at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline for credit courses.
For workforce education degree or certificate courses: a combination of academic preparation and work experience, including three (3) years of direct or related work experience other than teaching.
For developmental courses: Bachelor’s degree or higher in the specific teaching discipline and demonstrated competency (i.e., teaching experience, honors, graduate course work or other related accomplishments).
Official transcripts will be required at time of interview.
Will be subject to a criminal background check.
Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides students with a written course syllabus.
Participates in the evaluation of the instructional process and uses innovative strategies to continually improve learning.
Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate.
Maintains accurate and complete course records.
Performs professional activities and assumes professional responsibilities as agreed upon with the division dean and works with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions.
Values the collaborative process.
Uses knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles to incorporate delivery of learning styles in instruction.
Participates in student advising and registration.
Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.
Meets professional assignments in accordance with the System’s calendar and contractual obligations.
Complies with Dallas College board policies, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate.
Commits to college mission and goals through participating in planning division objectives and budget requests.
Serves on and attends college committees as assigned.
Participates in campus commencement exercise(s) as required and attends other required college meetings and activities.
Participates in his/her own performance appraisal.
Demonstrates ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds.
May work with student clubs and/or organizations.
Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills to support and enhance effective interaction between Dallas College and other organizations, businesses and community groups as well as faculty, staff and students.
Promotes the college in the community by participating in a variety of marketing activities.
Participates in professional development activities.
Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
Performs other duties as assigned.