Part-time Lecturer-Arts & Humanities

Connecticut State Community College • New Britain, CT

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About The Position

The CT State Community College is developing a pool of applicants for potential part-time teaching positions for the credit course offerings in The School of Arts & Humanities. Classes may be taught on ground and/or online. For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State Courses include the following: 2D Animation American Sign Language (Current need at Northwestern) Art Communication (Current need at Capital & Gateway) Dance Drawing I Interpreter/Deaf Studies (Current need at Northwestern) Digital Arts English English as a Second Language (ESL) (Current need at Manchester and Three Rivers) Film / Video Graphic Design Humanities Music New Media Production Philosophy Photography Religion Theater World Languages (Current need for French Instructor at Norwalk) Yoga These positions are on continuous recruitment, and are filled on an as-needed basis, depending on course offerings, enrollment and specific department needs. You will only be contacted if there is a current need at the college you indicated on your application and have met the qualifications/skills and experience that are required for the position. Your applications will stay active for 1 year. CT State Community College Mission: Connecticut State Community College (CT State) provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The College supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, advances positive change for the students, communities, and industries it serves, and awards associates degrees and certificates. CT State Community College Vision: CT State will be recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership, and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational, and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities. CT State Community College Equity Statement: The CSCU system commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities. Anticipated Start Date: Fall or Spring Semester Position Summary: Within the academic area of the college, performs the duties of a part-time faculty member. Including developing course compendia and reading lists and participating in departmental responsibilities in the selection of textbooks and related teaching resources; maintaining at least one (1) regularly scheduled office hour per week per three (3) contact/credit hours or any part thereof for the purpose of student-faculty contact as it relates to classroom/laboratory instruction; meeting with students for the purpose of academic advisement and maintaining accurate student records. Incumbents can teach a total of up to 8 credits per semester within the CC system. Example of Job Duties: Under the supervision of the Dean or designee, the Adjunct shall teach their assigned course(s) in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, perform other related responsibilities, be available at reasonable times to confer with students outside of class, and maintain accurate student records. Each semester shall be for a maximum of sixteen (16) weeks and shall include eighty (80) scheduled days of instruction and evaluation. Incumbents can teach a total of up to 8 credits per semester within the CSCC system.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent in subject matter.
• For Piano instructor must be trained in piano and/or music theory.
• For ASL & Interpreter/Deaf Studies-Demonstrated fluency in American Sign Language and Interpreting field and experience teaching in a post-secondary or adult education setting.
• Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Experience with reflective, interactive, culturally responsive pedagogical teaching techniques.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams etc.)

Nice To Haves

• One (1) or more years’ teaching-related college-level courses (24+ credits).
• Familiarity with the community college experience as a student, or staff.
• Experience incorporating technology to enhance the learning environment, e.g., Blackboard, online instruction or other modalities/software.
• For ASL applicants: A score of 4.0 or higher on the ASLPI and/or ASLTA certified.
• Additional qualifications may be requested, as relevant to the academic department.

Responsibilities

• developing course compendia and reading lists
• participating in departmental responsibilities in the selection of textbooks and related teaching resources
• maintaining at least one (1) regularly scheduled office hour per week per three (3) contact/credit hours or any part thereof for the purpose of student-faculty contact as it relates to classroom/laboratory instruction
• meeting with students for the purpose of academic advisement
• maintaining accurate student records
• teach their assigned course(s) in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules
• perform other related responsibilities
• be available at reasonable times to confer with students outside of class

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees