Adjunct - Computer Science

southtexascollege; Trevino Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College is seeking qualified faculty to teach in the assigned discipline, maintaining competence and currency through ongoing professional development.

The role involves planning instruction, employing engaging methods and technology, assessing student learning, and contributing to college policies, service, and curriculum development.

The candidate will maintain office hours, participate in committees, and support recruitment and student success.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of subject matter and currency in the field.
• Ability to plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Experience incorporating instructional technology where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Mastery of subject matter and credentialing as required for teaching.
• Plans and organizes instruction to maximize student learning.
• Employs teaching strategies that promote student engagement.
• Evaluates student learning and maintains accurate records.
• Fulfills college policies and required duties and office hours.
• Participates in college and program activities and curriculum development.
• Contributes to growth and achievement of the college's mission.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Educational technology

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

SUMMARY

South Texas College is a comprehensive institution, which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the College.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Mastery of Subject Matter:
  Demonstrates a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline
  Possesses appropriate educational/professional credentials to teach in field or discipline
  Attempts to connect subject matter with related fields
  Maintains currency in subject matter through professional development
• 2. Teaching Performance:
  Plans and organizes instruction in ways which maximize student learning
  Effectively employs teaching and learning strategies that promote student engagement
  Modifies instructional methods and strategies to meet students' needs
  Effectively employs available instructional technology when appropriate
  Encourages the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments
  Effectively communicates subject matter content to student
  Contributes to the selection and development of instructional materials
• 3. Evaluation of Student Learning:
  Participates in the development, implementation, and assessment of departmental student learning outcomes
  Develops and uses evaluation methods, which fairly measures student progress toward outcomes
  Evaluates and expeditiously returns student work to promote maximum learning
  Maintains accurate records of student progress
  Submits final grade rosters and supporting documents according to established deadlines
• 4. Support of College Policies and Procedures:
  Maintains familiarity with and adheres to College Policies and Procedures
  Fulfills requirements of Faculty as set forth in the letter of employment
  Maintains regular office hours to ensure accessibility to students and colleagues
  Prepares, distributes, and submits syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program, division and College procedures
  Prepares and submits Financial Aid Attendance Rosters, Census Rosters, Progress Reports and Learning Outcome Data, by the respective deadlines each semester
  Assures confidentiality
• 5. Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities:
  Serves on College, divisional, and program committees, teams and task forces as assigned.
  Attends meetings and events as required by College administration.
  Participates in professional activities which contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents
  Responds in a timely fashion to information requests from College and division administrators and program chairs
  Fosters and maintains effective working relationships with students, colleagues, and supervisors
  Assists the chair in developing, reviewing, and revising curriculum
• 6. Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs:
  Participates in student advising
  Maintains familiarity with College goals, mission, and long-range plans
  Contributes to planning and development processes through appropriate channels
  Performs professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of College, division, and program
  Facilitates recruitment and retention of students
• 7. Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,