Adjunct Faculty - Humanities

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC); United States; On-site; CAD 2,272,000 - 3,236,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) seeks an adjunct instructor to provide academic instruction and student support in humanities-related areas. The role emphasizes quality and consistency in teaching and requires engagement with department activities and assessments.

The position involves teaching, preparing materials, and active participation in governance and compliance with college policies. It is an adjunct, part-time appointment aligned with course loads.

Qualifications

• Experience or coursework related to non-Western arts and culture.
• Demonstrated experience in visual and/or performing arts through coursework, teaching, or practice.
• Interdisciplinary teaching or research connecting historical, cultural, and artistic perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Participate in faculty orientation and required meetings/trainings.
• Prepare course materials and assessments aligned to learning outcomes.
• Submit syllabi to department chair and support staff by deadlines.
• Attend scheduled classes and maintain class time commitments.
• Enter attendance, midterm and final grades within deadlines.
• Maintain office hours and respond to student questions timely.
• Contribute to assessment processes and submit artifacts when requested.
• Check HACC email and respond within 2 business days.
• Participate in evaluation processes and adjunct policy.

Skills

Non-Western arts & culture

Visual/Performing arts experience

Interdisciplinary teaching

Education

Master’s in Humanities / Arts / Cultural Studies

Job description

Job Summary: Provides academic instruction and student academic support for assigned classes in the areas. Performs tasks designed to ensure the quality and consistency of academic instruction.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Humanities, Arts, Cultural Studies, or a related field

Licensing Requirements:

- Valid Driver's License (Standard)
- PA ACT-15 (Standard)
Please note that this position requires employees to comply with PA Act 15. You will need to present completed clearances and training certificates at the time of hire. Please visit https://www.hacc.edu/HumanResources/NewHire/index.cfm (and scroll to PA Act 15 Clearances) for more information.

Hiring Range: No less than $1,442 per credit hour/work load rate

Preferred Qualifications:

Coursework or equivalent professional/creative experience related to non-Western (African, Asian, Latin American, or Native American) arts and culture
Experience in visual and/or performing arts, demonstrated through academic coursework, teaching, creative practice, or scholarship
Interdisciplinary teaching or research experience that connects historical, cultural, and artistic perspectives

Job Specific Task List:

• Participate in the faculty orientation (initial assignments only) and all required department meetings and trainings - (Essential)
• Prepare appropriate course materials and prescribed assessments tied to the course learning outcomes in accordance with Course Form 335 and department practice. - (Essential)
• Submit syllabi to the department chair/designee for review and approval by the stated deadline. Submit approved syllabi to the designated support personnel by the stated deadline - (Essential)
• Report to all scheduled classes and all exams on time and maintain class during the entire assigned time. - (Essential)
• Enter early alert monitoring, confirmation of attendance, and recording of student midterm and final grades within established deadlines. - (Essential)
• Maintain office hours equal to one hour per week per each three (3) credit course (CRN) assigned. Respond to student questions and concerns in a timely manner. - (Essential)
• Participate in the assessment process to improve student learning. This includes submitting samples or artifacts for assessment when requested and may also include participating in the scoring, review and discussion of those artifacts. - (Essential)
• Access HACC email account(s) and read email regularly; respond to email and telephone calls within 2 business days - (Essential)
• Participate in the evaluation process consistent with the evaluation of adjunct faculty policy and class observation procedure. - (Essential)
• Comply with attendance reporting and recording requirements consistent with Attendance Reporting and Recording, including submission of an Adjunct Employee' s Record of Leave form. - (Essential)
• Adhere to all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to Faculty Duties, compliance with the ADA/Section 504 accommodation requests, Title IX, Harassment, Bullying and Code of Ethical Conduct. - (Essential)
• Participate and remain active in class during the entire length of the assigned term - (Essential)
• Contact the School Dean if you plan to be absent. - (Essential)
• Other duties as assigned. - (Standard)

Job Type: Adjunct

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