Adjunct Faculty – BIO

Roanoke--chowan-Community-College; Ahoskie (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Roanoke-Chowan Community College (R-CCC) invites applicants for qualified adjunct faculty to teach BIO courses in person. Adjuncts deliver high-quality instruction, maintain accurate records, and foster an inclusive learning environment.

Assignments may include day/evening/weekend/hybrid/online formats as needed by the department. Responsibilities include teaching BIO, developing engaging lessons, providing timely feedback, and maintaining grade records in Moodle.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Discipline or equivalent; master's with 18 grad hours in Discipline acceptable.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in the field required.
• Relevant industry certifications and licenses welcomed/required as applicable.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in the field.
• College-level teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience with Moodle, Canvas, or other LMS platforms.
• Commitment to student success and inclusive teaching.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned BIO courses in-person, aligned with outcomes and policies.
• Develop engaging instruction using current methodologies and learning technologies.
• Provide clear assignment instructions and timely feedback on graded work.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and certify by deadlines.
• Keep up-to-date Moodle grade records throughout the term.
• Uphold FERPA confidentiality and professional standards.
• Post syllabi in Moodle and provide printed copies for in-person students.
• Communicate with students using college email within 24–48 hours.
• Attend orientation, required trainings, and professional development activities.

Skills

Teaching

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

FERPA confidentiality

Education

Master's degree in relevant discipline

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in discipline

Associate or bachelor's degree in the field

Tools

Moodle

Canvas

Job description

Roanoke-Chowan Community College (R-CCC) invites applications for qualified adjunct faculty to teach courses in the BIO program, in-person. Adjunct faculty support student learning by delivering high-quality instruction, maintaining accurate academic records, and fostering an inclusive, respectful learning environment. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, weekend, hybrid, or online courses depending on departmental needs.

• Teach assigned courses in BIO in alignment with departmental outcomes, accreditation standards, and institutional policies.
• Develop and deliver engaging instruction using current teaching methodologies and appropriate learning technologies.
• Provide students with clear instructions for all assignments and return graded work with meaningful feedback within one week of the due date.
• Maintain accurate attendance records in Self-Service and certify attendance by required institutional deadlines.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date grade records in Moodle throughout the semester.
• Promote a learning environment that respects diverse learning styles, cultural backgrounds, and educational goals.
• Report student conduct issues that impede instruction following proper institutional protocol.
• Drop students in accordance with the College's attendance policy, including online-specific expectations for activity and participation.
• Post the course syllabus in Moodle and provide printed copies for in-person students.
• Use only the college-issued email account for all communication with students and employees, responding within 24-48 hours.
• Submit final grades and required documentation by institutional deadlines; incomplete grades require prior approval from the Dean of Academic Affairs.
• Remain on site for the full duration of each scheduled class meeting [for in-person classes].
• Attend all scheduled class sessions and notify the supervisor of any absence; arrange appropriate instructional coverage and submit required Class-Makeup documentation when applicable.
• Contact the Director of Distance Learning for Moodle-related technical support.
• Participate in required orientation, training, and professional development activities.
• Uphold confidentiality of all student information in compliance with FERPA.

Transfer-Level Academic Disciplines: Transfer Courses

• Master's degree in Discipline, OR
• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Discipline.

Applied/Technical Programs: CTE Programs

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Field
• Relevant industry certifications and licenses
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in Field

• College-level teaching experience.
• Experience with Moodle, Canvas, or other learning management systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Candidates who do not meet all preferred qualifications are still highly encouraged to apply, as the college provides instructional support and LMS training for new faculty.