Adjunct Faculty in Special Education

Clovis Community College - Clovis, NM; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Clovis Community College invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach in the Instruction department at the Clovis campus. Compensation is $700 per credit hour, with adjunct/part-time fixed-term appointment terms and standard academic expectations.

Under supervision, instructors will deliver prescribed course content, develop syllabi, and assess student learning while maintaining records and utilizing college technologies like Canvas and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the related field or an equivalent graduate degree.
• 18 graduate hours in the discipline to be taught.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assignments may vary depending on qualifications and expertise.
• Provide students with a complete syllabus containing course outcomes and competencies.
• Present well prepared, organized lectures and classroom activities consistent with the course syllabus.
• Promote development of critical thinking, analytical skills, evaluation, communication, computation, problem solving, assessment, and decision-making.
• Provide timely information and feedback on academic progress relative to quizzes, tests, homework and projects.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and adhere to college policies.
• Use technology tools including Canvas, Starfish, e-mail, MS Office, and the Internet.

Education

Master's degree in related field

18 graduate hours in discipline to be taught

Job description

Compensation:

$700 Per Credit Hour

CompensationType:

Salary

Employment Type:

Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term)

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.

• 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.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include but are not limited to:

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

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:

Will vary. 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.
• Experience in Special Education required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Special Education licensure preferred.

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.