Adjunct Faculty - History

Tennessee Board of Regents; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Chattanooga State is seeking adjunct history instructors to teach college classes at area high schools. Courses may be delivered on-ground, virtually, online, or hybrid, under the supervision of the Department Head and Lead Faculty.

Responsibilities include maintaining a positive learning environment, recording attendance, evaluating student work, and assigning grades while adhering to college policies and the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution with at least 18 graduate credit hours in history.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned college classes in area high schools, maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Deliver instruction using on-ground, virtual, online, and hybrid formats.
• Maintain attendance records, evaluate student performance, and assign mid-term and final grades.
• Comply with college policies and the Adjunct Faculty Handbook and Employment Agreement.

Skills

Subject mastery

Academic excellence

Self-discipline

Self-motivation

Positive disposition

Punctuality

Communication skills

Fair-mindedness

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in History

Job description

We have openings for Adjunct Faculty – History!

Our Purpose

We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values

We cultivate a welcome and supportive environment.

We care about the well-being of each other.

We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.

We collaborate to build a better future.

Our Mission

We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

The role will be responsible for the following:

Under the supervision of the Department Head and/or Lead Faculty, Dual Enrollment Instructors have as their chief duty the instruction of assigned college classes in area high schools, providing quality instruction for student learning and maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom. College classes are taught at several area high schools using a variety of formats, (on-ground, virtual, online, and hybrid). Responsibilities for Dual Enrollment Instructors include: conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices, maintaining records of attendance, evaluating student performance on assignments or lab activities, assigning mid-term grades, assigning final grades, utilizing faculty feedback, completing mandatory training as needed, and performing other duties as assigned. Beyond teaching responsibilities, Dual Enrollment Instructors are also obligated to comply with and support college policies as set forth in the Strategic Plan, the College Catalog, the Adjunct Faculty Handbook, and the Employment Agreement.

Holistic Student Support

• Familiarity with holistic support for students outside the classroom. These supports include Admissions and Records, Enrollment Service Center, High School Programs, Recruiting and Orientation, Career Services, Student Support Center, Tutoring Services, Student Conduct, Student Life, Multicultural and International Services, Adult Student Services, and the Center for Access and Disability Services.
• Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility and reflect fair practices.

Organizational Culture

• Provides support in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Division that aligns with the College’s values.
• Supports the College’s goals and supports the Social and Behavioral Sciences Division’s efforts to utilize best practices.
• Provides fair-minded services and support for students, faculty, and staff.

Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation

• Demonstrate teaching excellence by using evidence-based instructional practices that foster student learning.
• Engage to adapt, test, and refine new pedagogical approaches that fit Chattanooga State’s campus context.
• Structure student experiences to ensure fairness, belongingness, accessibility, and relevance in academic, student life and co-curricular activities.

Position Requirements:

• Master’s degree or Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in history.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College Teaching Experience and/or K12 Teaching Experience
• Experience with alternative delivery instructional modes – hybrid, online, virtual

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Maintains a comprehensive grasp on the particular area(s) of academic study.
• Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students.
• Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation.
• Exudes a positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition towards others.
• Demonstrates punctuality and is detailed-oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in verbal and written form.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, fair-minded principles and practices related to supporting students.

**All applicant submissions must include CV/Resume and Unofficial Transcript attachments**

Advertised: 21 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: