Adjunct - COLS 1100

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 48,216,000 - 57,859,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbus State Community College seeks an Adjunct to provide quality instruction in COLS courses and foster a positive learning environment. The role emphasizes teaching, evaluating students, and maintaining effective records throughout the term.

The position requires a Master’s degree and on-campus availability, with opportunities to engage diverse student populations and participate in department-level collaboration and professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an academic discipline.
• College teaching experience preferred.
• Availability for on-campus instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and designs inclusive curricula.
• Maintains accurate attendance and grade records in a timely manner.
• Uses technology to support instruction and clearly communicates expectations to students.
• Distributes and maintains up-to-date syllabi reflecting college requirements.
• Participates in departmental meetings and professional development activities.
• Engages in Student Engagement & Advisement to support learners.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Student assessment

Education

Master's degree in an academic discipline

Job description

Job Description

The Adjunct - COLS position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom, with major emphasis placed on teaching, supporting, and evaluating students. The Adjunct role provides instruction and monitors teaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chair or other leadership members. The incumbent must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups of people with complicated material.

Instruction & Student Learning

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled. Designs curriculum embracing diversity, in all forms, to foster talent in students while modeling inclusive teaching strategies, with an understanding of the socio-cultural issues of traditionally underrepresented groups.
• Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities. Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology. Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades timely, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.
• Distributes and maintain accurate syllabi that incorporates departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements. Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule. Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.

Student Engagement & Advisement

• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners.
• Uses technology to assist in communication with students.
• Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in an academic discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• College teaching experience and knowledge of Columbus State Community College
• Availability for in-person, on-campus classroom instruction

Additional Information

• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s), which may include assignments at various Regional Learning Centers.

Compensation Details

Compensation: $56.88 per contact hour

Contact Hour: Two hours equals one contact hour

Hours: Maximum of 12 contact hours per week

Full Time/Part Time: Part time