Adjunct Faculty - Math

Kaskaskia College; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Centralia, Illinois, is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for its Arts program. This role involves performing instructional duties, maintaining academic standards, and supporting student learning with innovative teaching methods. Candidates must have a Master's degree in Math or a related field and demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills. The position promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, in line with educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's degree in Math or a related field.
• Commitment to student-centered learning using technology.
• Ability to maintain records and ensure student access.

Responsibilities

• Perform instructional duties for the assigned subject.
• Prepare/update syllabi as needed.
• Ensure a safe and clean learning environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to foster teamwork

Education

Masters Degree in Math or related field

Masters degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Math

Job description

To perform instructional and other related duties in the Colleges Art program.

Organizational Relationship

Adjunct faculty member reports to the Dean of Arts and Sciences, who reports to the Provost, Vice President of Instructional Services, who reports to the President.

Qualifications for the Position

Required

Arts & Sciences

• Masters Degree in Math or related field, or Masters degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Math.
• Commitment to student-centered learning and the use of technology and innovation in the delivery of instruction through various modes of delivery such as face-to-face, online, hybrid, and/or blended formats.
• Excellent communication, organization, planning, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as promote and foster a teamwork environment with entire college community.
• Commitment to community college philosophy.

Essential Functions

• Perform instructional duties as assigned for subject area.
• Remain abreast of current trends, technologies and information in subject area.
• Prepare or update syllabi as needed for all courses in which the faculty member has instructional responsibilities.
• Recommend textbooks and equipment, which the instructor deems necessary in instructional assignments.
• Ensure classroom/lab area has sufficient inventory of supplies to be used for instructional purposes.
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly environment conducive for learning.
• Maintain attendance and grade records and provide these records for review as requested.
• Perform assessment of student learning and participate in college wide assessment program.
• Communicate with department faculty regularly to ensure consistency in curriculum, assessment, etc.
• Report absences from assigned responsibilities promptly to the Academic Dean.
• Ensure access to students and college employees through timely communication.
• Promote an educational environment that recognizes and values diversity, equity, and inclusion as integral components of academic excellence.

Other Functions

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Supervisory Controls

Adjunct Faculty member is expected to work independently with a minimum amount of supervision. Consultation as necessary is available with Program/Discipline Coordinator or the Academic Dean.

Guidelines

Adjunct Faculty member is expected to follow all college policies and procedures as well as all local, state, and federal laws. Adjunct Faculty member is expected to adhere to and foster development of Kaskaskia College core values of compassion, honesty, respect, responsibility and fairness.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Duties will be performed in an academic environment consistent with the program of study and the needs of the student. Environment may be prone to frequent distractions and interruptions. Travel within the college district, as well as occasional overnight travel may be required as necessary to perform the duties of the position.

As an AA/EEO employer Kaskaskia College is interested in receiving applications from individuals who would enhance the diversity of the College.