Academic Adjunct Pool - George County

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; Perkinston (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston, MS, seeks an instructor with a Master's degree and experience in college-level teaching. Responsibilities include teaching courses assigned by the administrative dean, collaborating with the school chair on academic initiatives, and ensuring curriculum effectiveness. The position also requires proficiency with learning management systems and strong communication skills. The college is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in its hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for teaching college-level courses.
• Experience in using learning management systems and educational technologies is necessary.
• Online teaching experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses assigned, including day, evening, weekend, and online classes.
• Collaborate with school chair on goals, curricula, and learning outcomes.
• Evaluate and improve course content and effectiveness.

Skills

Effective written and interpersonal communications skills

Expertise in learning management systems (e.g., Canvas)

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in subject matter

Job description

Job Duties

1. Teach courses assigned by Administrative Dean and Academic Coordinator. Teaching load will vary and can include regular and non-traditional classes/assignments, including classes during the day, evenings, weekends, and online. Classes shall be met when scheduled and for entire period of time scheduled.
2. Work with the school chair, as directed, on annual goals and objectives, strategic initiatives, standards and measures, student learning outcomes (SLO), etc.
3. Work closely with the school chair in the continued evaluation and improvement of subject curricula. Update syllabi annually.
4. Maintain a familiarity with Learning Lab services available to students and make recommendations for Learning Lab improvements via the school chair.
5. Strive to better understand students’ learning styles and work to improve teaching methods, content, and value of each course taught.
6. Provide students with course objectives and course outlines that have been approved by the department chair and the Dean.
7. Use diverse instructional methodology including audio-visual, computer software, and other technological means.

Mandatory Qualifications

• (M1) Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in subject matter.
• (M2) Ability to teach college-level subject matter courses.
• (M3) Effective written and interpersonal communications skills.
• (M4) Proficient user of learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), Microsoft Office Suite, and other educational technologies.

Desirable Qualifications

• (D1) Experience in teaching subject at the college level.
• (D2) Masters or Doctorate in subject matter from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• (D3) Online teaching experience.

EEO Statement

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address [e-mail].

For more information on the position, please contact (Name, Address, Phone, and Email):

Will Overstreet
Administrative Dean
11203 Old 63 S
Lucedale MS 39452
[e-mail]
601-766-6434