PT - Adjunct Faculty, Journalism

Arizona Western College • Yuma, AZ

183d • $810

About The Position

The adjunct faculty member is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, incorporating relevant classroom technology, and ensuring course content is up to date. Key responsibilities include fostering a supportive classroom environment, staying informed about developments within their field, maintaining accurate records, fostering and submitting reports on time, communicating professionally, and adhering to institutional policies, procedures, and standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree in the discipline, OR Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline OR Master's degree in any discipline with three years of full-time work experience related to the course(s) taught.
• Bachelor's degree with an industry recognized license or certification and three years of full-time work experience, OR Bachelor's degree with a current Arizona teaching certificate in the discipline and three full-time years teaching in the content area.
• Meet qualifications as outlined under institutional procedure, Faculty Credentials.

Responsibilities

• Serves students by fulfilling the institution's Student Experience Statement.
• Provides instruction using appropriate strategies that demonstrate teaching excellence through evidence-based practices that foster student learning.
• Effectively integrates instructional and classroom technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Develops, plans, and delivers course content, administers assessments, and provides feedback and grades to students through the learning management system.
• Ensures that course content and materials are updated and aligned with current curriculum goals, student learning outcomes, and course objectives.
• Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time, including grades and attendance, in accordance with institutional requirements.
• Acquires, maintains, and applies knowledge of best instructional practices and remains current in the assigned academic field.
• Offers academic support and fosters a classroom environment that engages learning at all levels.
• Responds to correspondence in a timely, thoughtful, and professional manner.
• Supports and participates in strategic planning initiatives and performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Not Benefits Eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree