Adjunct - English Second Language

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,768 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Adjunct – English Second Language to provide effective instruction and maintain a positive classroom environment. This position emphasizes teaching, supporting, and evaluating students.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and relevant teaching experience. Responsibilities include curriculum oversight, maintaining attendance records, and encouraging student engagement both in and outside the classroom.

The role is part-time, offering compensation of $55.88 per contact hour, with a maximum of 12 contact hours per week.

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled with oversight of the curriculum.
• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active learning.
• Encourages a sense of community among students.

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Job Description

The Adjunct – English Second Language 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Instruction & Student Learning

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with the Department’s policies, ensuring both the rigor of programs and the quality of instruction.
• 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 grade estimates, 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 maintains accurate syllabi that incorporate 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.
• Maintains posted office hours in accordance with department and policies of the College. Uses technology to assist in communication with students.
• Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Advise potential or current students within the discipline about the program, career, or transfer options available to assist with degree completion.
• Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Relevant teaching experience.

Additional Information

• State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

CSCC has the right to revise this position description at anytime. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Compensation Details

Compensation

$55.88 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