Adjunct Faculty in Philosophy

Clovis Community College - Clovis, NM; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 895,000 - 1,102,000; Full time

Job summary

Clovis Community College seeks an adjunct instructor to teach in the Instruction department under general supervision. The role involves collaborating with college faculty to ensure key concepts are addressed and to deliver effective course outcomes.

The position requires presenting clear lectures, providing timely feedback on student performance, maintaining records, and using Canvas, Starfish, email, MS Office and the Internet. Expect 40 hours weekly with potential evening/weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the related field or a master’s degree in another field with 18 additional graduate hours in the discipline to be taught.

Responsibilities

• Teach assignments may vary based on qualifications and expertise.
• Provide students a complete syllabus with course outcomes and competencies.
• Present well prepared, organized lectures and classroom activities aligned to the syllabus.
• Promote development of critical thinking, evaluation, communication, computation, problem solving, and decision making; give timely feedback on progress.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and follow college policies.
• Use technology tools such as Canvas, Starfish, e-mail, MS Office, and the Internet.
• Requires movement within the college and coordinated manual tasks.

Education

Master’s degree in the related field

Job description

Compensation

$700 per credit hour

CompensationType

Salary

Department

Instruction

Position Summary

Under general supervision of and in accordance with Clovis Community College and departmentally established practices and expectations, adjunct instructors work collaboratively with other faculty within the College and their discipline to ensure that key concepts of the specific discipline are addressed.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaching assignments may vary depending on the specific qualifications and expertise of the individual
• The Instructor will provide students with a complete syllabus containing course outcomes and competencies
• Present well prepared, organized, and clear lectures and classroom activities consistent with the course syllabus
• Continually promote development and effective use of skills in areas such as critical and analytical thinking, evaluation, communication, computation, problem solving, assessment, and decision-making; provide students with timely information and feedback on academic progress relative to quizzes, tests, homework, and projects
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of student academic performance; and possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of all college policies
• Use technology tools including, but not limited to, Canvas, Starfish, e-mail, MS Office, and the Internet.
• Requires continuous movement within the College, continuous sitting and handling of small objects such as paper and pen.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires frequent and continuous sitting/moving about, continuous use of fine motor skills, and pushing and pulling of up to 20 lbs.

SCHEDULE DETAILS

Must be available to work 40 hrs. per week with normal work hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in the related field or a master’s degree in another field with 18 additional graduate hours in the discipline to be taught.

EEO STATEMENT

As an EEO employer, Clovis Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Clovis Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.