ADJUNCT FACULTY NEEDED ALL DISCIPLINES

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Union County College seeks adjunct faculty across disciplines to teach assigned courses with a focus on face-to-face delivery and online readiness. Responsibilities include delivering the catalog description, maintaining records, and participating in assessment and advising.

The position is part-time, with a flexible schedule and possible evening or weekend commitments. A Master’s degree and some teaching experience are required; official transcripts must be provided before interview.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the discipline is required.
• Some teaching experience is required.
• Official transcripts must be submitted prior to interview.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with catalog descriptions and approved syllabi.
• Meets all scheduled class meetings and maintains accurate grade/attendance records.
• Advises Division/Assistant Dean on absences and discusses student concerns with counselors or appropriate staff.
• Participates in assessment of learning outcomes and uses results for course planning.
• Plans ahead to ensure availability of supplies, textbooks and equipment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s Degree

Official transcripts

Job description

Position: ADJUNCT FACULTY NEEDED ALL DISCIPLINES

Department: Varied

Reports To: Assistant Dean of Division

Level: Per Contract

General Description:

Faculty member’s responsibilities shall be teaching courses as assigned.

Faculty members must possess a willingness to teach face to face classes.

Faculty member must possess a willingness to be certified to teach online.

Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with description published in catalog and the approved course syllabus, in accordance with schedule of classes and incorporating interactive approaches, technologies and methods when possible.
• Incorporates an appreciation of diverse lifestyles, cultures and national perspectives into courses.
• Incorporates the use of the library into courses, uses writing as an instructional method, and utilizes computing and other academic technologies in courses when possible.
• Meets all scheduled class meetings.
• Advises Division Dean/Assistant Dean of absences in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes and submits required reports to Dean/ Assistant Dean or Student Records Office.
• Participates in assessment of learning outcomes and demonstrates the use of the results of these assessments in course planning.
• Plans in advance to ensure availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching of assigned classes.
• Submits progress reports on students for counseling, athletic oversight, and record keeping purposes and discusses with counselors and other appropriate personnel any problems of students which may require special attention.
• Adheres to College policies and procedures.

Education:

• Master’s Degree required in the discipline unless otherwise specified.
• Some teaching experience is required.
• Official college transcripts must be submitted prior to interview.

Experience:

• Teaching experience at the community college level preferred.

Competencies and Skills Required:

• Certification or license as needed and appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates.
• Willingness to use alternatives educational delivery systems and instructional techniques.
• Commitment to incorporation of library, computers, writing and culturally diverse perspective into the curriculum.
• Knowledge of competency-based education.
• Commitment to the practice of providing for out-of-class interaction with students.
• Fundamental competency in the use of information technology.
• Commitment to continued assessment of the teaching-learning process and its outcomes.
• Commitment to continual professional growth and development.
• Demonstrated mastery of subject matter of discipline.

Terms of Employment:

Part-time. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Union County College does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.

Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

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