Adjunct Faculty, History

Morton College; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton College is seeking an adjunct History instructor to teach courses to a diverse student population during daytime hours. Classes and duties may adapt to the college’s evolving needs and calendar.

You will follow departmental syllabi and approved textbooks, submit a course syllabus ahead of start, maintain grade books and attendance, and communicate with students and staff via the college email. A Master’s in History (or related field, or Master’s plus 18 graduate hours) is required;

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the discipline or closely related field.
• 18 graduate hours in the discipline.
• Must demonstrate Morton College core values of compassion, equity, accountability, innovation, excellence, and respect.

Responsibilities

• Teach History courses to a diverse student population.
• Follow department syllabus and approved textbooks.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office one week before start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students by the first week.
• Maintain a grade book and track attendance.
• Submit attendance verifications and class rosters as required.
• Give final exams as scheduled.
• Respond to emails from students and staff in a timely manner.

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Course planning

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in History or related field

18 graduate hours in the discipline

Job description

The adjunct instructor will teach History courses to a diverse student population. These courses will be offered during the day. The responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as the needs of the college arise.

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the discipline or closely related field, or master’s degree plus 18 graduate hours in the discipline.
• Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, equity, accountability, innovation, excellence, and respect.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years or more of previous community college or university teaching experience.

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