Adjunct Faculty: History

Recent Jobs; Abbeville (LA); On-site; USD 2,400 - 2,500; Part time

Job summary

Recent Jobs in Louisiana seeks an adjunct instructor to teach history courses across all campuses. The appointment is unclassified and part-time, offering $2,400–$2,500 per three-credit course, determined by highest degree earned.

You will deliver lectures and labs, follow approved syllabi, evaluate student progress, and provide academic advising. A Master’s in History (or 18 graduate hours) is required; Ph.D. with 18 graduate hours is preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in the subject area is required.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Online instruction requires Quality Matters certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in history.
• Teach assigned classes per approved syllabi and materials.
• Evaluate student progress according to institutional criteria.
• Prepare course syllabi, outlines, catalog material as requested.
• Provide academic and career advice to students.
• Maintain office hours and participate in department meetings.
• Update professional competencies and incorporate diverse student needs.

Skills

Subject area expertise

Oral communication

Written communication

Quality Matters certification

Education

Master’s in History or Master’s with 18 graduate hours in History

Ph.D. in History or Ph.D. with 18 graduate hours in History

Job description

College:SLCC

Department:Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department:Liberal Arts

Campus Location: All Campuses

Type of Appointment:Unclassified - Adjunct

Salary:$2,400 - $2,500 per three credit course (determined by highest degree earned)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise.
• Teach assigned classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials.
• Evaluate the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, divisional, departmental, and individual criteria.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of materials used in academic administration when requested, including course syllabi, program outlines, and catalog material.
• Participate in scheduled in-service activities.
• Provide academic and career advice to students and promote student leadership and enrichment experiences.
• Continue as competent instructor in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge, improving teaching skills, and updating professional competencies.
• Ability to teach a student body diverse in age, ethnicity, and academic skills
• Standard duties expected of all faculties include development and evaluation of curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor.

Required Education

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in History or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in History.

Required Experience

• Demonstrated expertise in the subject area is required.
• Demonstrate excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Online instruction requires quality matters certification.

Preferred Education

• Ph.D. in History or Ph.D. with 18 graduate semester hours in History.

Preferred Experience

• Experience teaching History courses at the Community College level.
• Experience and demonstrated success in teaching History.
• Experience with classroom technology.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.

Advertised: 01 Jun 2021 Central Daylight Time