Adjunct Faculty (Main Campus)

North Central Missouri College; Trenton (MO); On-site; USD 1,500 - 2,700; Part time

Job summary

North Central Missouri College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor to provide course instruction in general education/transfer or career/technical areas. This part-time role requires delivering coursework that aligns with approved learning outcomes and maintaining student records.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in the area of assignment (or a Master’s with 18 graduate hours) and/or equivalent professional experience, with a commitment to teaching excellence and distance education as

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in area of assignment or equivalent.
• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in concentration.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent professional experience for career/technical areas.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and student learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide course instruction aligned with learning outcomes.
• Advance student learning through exemplary instruction.
• Model effective oral and written communication to engage students.
• Facilitate course activities in an organized and comprehensible manner.
• Establish clear expectations for course activities and respond to questions.
• Encourage critical thinking and analysis throughout course activities.
• Ensure content aligns with student learning objectives and assess accordingly.
• Maintain student records as required by the college.
• Stay current with subject matter and teaching strategies.
• Attend meetings and college functions as required.

Skills

Organizational

Analytical

Time management

Relationship building

Confidentiality

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Master's degree in area of assignment

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in field

Job description

Description

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR

CLASSIFICATION: Faculty
REPORTS TO: Dean of Instruction and Department Chair/Director
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
CONTRACT TERMS: Part-time, as needed

Position Summary

Provide course instruction in accordance with institutionally-approved learning outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Advance student learning through exemplary instruction in accordance with the established course syllabus.
• Model effective oral and written communication that engages students, provides clarity, and improves student learning.
• Facilitate course activities in an organized and comprehensible manner.
• Establish clear expectations for all course activities while being responsive to student questions.
• Encourage critical thinking and analysis throughout course activities.
• Ensure the content and level of material included within course activities correspond to the student learning objectives of the course.
• Demonstrate consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of assignments and exams.
• Provide timely feedback to students throughout the course.
• Continuously improve instructional quality by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, instructional technology, and distance education to enhance student learning and retention.
• Maintain student records as required by NCMC.
• Remain current with subject-matter as well as effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Adhere to NCMC policies as outlined in the NCMC Faculty Handbook.
• Attend meeting and college functions as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education: Instructors teaching general education/transfer areas must hold a Master’s degree in area of assignment, or any Master’s degree with at least 18 hours of graduate courses in area of concentration. Instructors teaching in career/technical areas must hold a Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent professional experience in the field.

Experience

Prefer individual who has taught courses at the college level to include distance and online learning in a technology-oriented environment. Must have a commitment to teaching excellence.

Skills

Proven organizational, analytical and time management skills. Ability to build relationships and maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Strong verbal, written, and communication skills.

Physical Demands

Moving about between buildings on the NCMC campus; reaching, pulling, and pushing when filing; able to do repetitive tasks; remain stationary at a desk while typing; teaching in a classroom setting for extended periods.

Environmental Demands

Fluctuations while moving on tile and carpeted floors in a heated and air conditioned environment.