Adjunct Faculty, General Studies - Strategies for Success Course (GEN 1022)

Cuyahoga Community College; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 5,600 - 6,400; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College invites applications for a part-time adjunct faculty position in Liberal Arts & Sciences. Courses are taught College-Wide, with schedules that may include day, evening, or weekend sections; recruitment is External/Internal.

The role teaches GEN 1022 Strategies for Success and requires quality course materials and timely grading. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or higher in a related field, demonstrate strong Microsoft Office proficiency, and possess advanced

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in human development, including Counseling, Social Work or Education, or a related field with 18 graduate credits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to respond to the needs of the community.

Responsibilities

• Teach the GEN 1022 Strategies for Success course.
• Prepare syllabi, homework, and handouts.
• Evaluate and grade class work, labs, papers, and exams.
• Maintain attendance records and submit documentation on time.
• Be available to students for coaching.
• Attend periodic meetings with supervisors and college leadership.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Community engagement

Education

Master's degree in human development or related field

18 graduate-level credit hours in related field

Job description

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

Department: Liberal Arts & Sciences

Location: College-Wide

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7036

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description

Teaches the Strategies for Success course (GEN 1022).

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a field related to human development, including Counseling, Social Work or Education; or master’s degree or higher in related field with 18 graduate-level course hours in a field related to human development, including Counseling, Social Work or Education.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Appropriately responds to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience
• Counseling background
• Experience working directly with college students

In order to be considered for an Adjunct faculty position, these additional documents are required to be uploaded: Unofficial transcript & license/certifications (Based on requirements outlined in posting).

Special Note: This is a Part-Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

Special Instructions to Applicants

During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Adjunct only

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands from your employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.2 Adjunct Faculty Hiring and Employment Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.