Adjunct Faculty - Graphic Communications

St. Louis Community College; Bridgeton (MO); Hybrid; USD 1,102,000 - 1,653,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Louis Community College invites applications for Adjunct Faculty to provide high-quality instruction in assigned courses across in-person, hybrid, and online formats.

Faculty focus on teaching, student learning, and maintaining instructional quality in alignment with course outlines and college policies. Responsibilities include delivering instruction, assessing student work, maintaining records, and communicating expectations.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in the subject field or Master’s Degree with at least 30 approved graduate semester hours in the subject or related fields.
• Experience teaching in community college or postsecondary settings preferred.
• Ability to teach online or hybrid modalities and maintain inclusive teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned credit courses per approved outlines, syllabi, and objectives.
• Prepare instructional materials and assessments for each modality.
• Deliver engaging instruction and provide timely feedback on student work.
• Maintain accurate academic records: attendance, grades, and documentation.
• Communicate expectations and outcomes clearly to students.
• Offer reasonable office hours and respond to inquiries within deadlines.
• Use the LMS and other instructional technologies as required.
• Ensure courses meet college policies, accreditation standards, and accessibility requirements.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Student engagement

Assessment & feedback

Communication

Time management

Education

Master's degree in subject field

Master's degree with 30 graduate hours

Tools

LMS (Blackboard/Canvas)

Online teaching tools

Job description

Adjunct Faculty are part-time faculty members who provide high-quality instruction in assigned courses in accordance with approved course outlines, departmental standards, and College policies. Adjunct faculty focus primarily on teaching and student learning and are responsible for maintaining instructional quality, academic integrity, and a supportive learning environment. Assignments are course-based and may vary by term, modality, and campus.

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities normally include:

• Teaching assigned credit courses in accordance with approved course outlines, syllabi, and instructional objectives.
• Preparing for instruction, including course materials, learning activities, and assessments appropriate to the course modality (in-person, hybrid, or online).
• Delivering instruction using effective teaching strategies that support student engagement and learning.
• Assessing student performance, grading assignments and examinations, and providing meaningful, timely feedback.
• Maintaining accurate academic records, including attendance, grades, and required course documentation.
• Reporting midterm and final grades using the College’s designated systems by established deadlines.
• Communicating course expectations, policies, and learning outcomes clearly to students.
Maintaining appropriate office hours or student availability, as defined by the department, at times convenient for students.
• Responding to student, faculty, and administrative communications within established departmental timeframes.
• Using the College’s learning management system (LMS) and other instructional technologies as required.
• Ensuring courses comply with College policies, accreditation standards, and accessibility requirements.
• Creating and maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Informing the Department Chair or Program Coordinator/Director as soon as possible when unable to meet a scheduled class or instructional obligation.

Adjunct Faculty may also be expected to:

• Participate in required orientations, training, and instructional meeting.
• Complete required compliance training, including but not limited to FERPA and Sexual Misconduct training.
• Coordinate with department chairs, program coordinators, or full-time faculty regarding course content and expectations.
• Implement department-approved textbooks, course materials, and assessment practices
• Maintain current knowledge and skills in the instructional discipline.
• Adapt instruction to meet diverse student needs within the scope of the assigned course(s).
• The College reserves the right to assign other normal instructional responsibilities as may be appropriate for part-time faculty.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in the subject field, or
• Master’s Degree with at least thirty (30) approved graduate semester hours in the subject or related fields

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience at the community college or postsecondary level
• Experience teaching online or hybrid modalities
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and inclusive teaching practices

• Evening, weekend, or online teaching assignments may be required depending on course scheduling

Physical Requirements:

• Negligible to moderate physical activity, which may include standing for extended periods, light lifting of instructional materials, and use of standard classroom or computer equipment.