Adjunct Faculty – Part Time – All Majors and Departments

Paine College; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Paine College seeks an Adjunct Instructor for part-time teaching responsibilities in various academic programs, including Business Administration and Psychology. Candidates should possess a Doctorate or Master's degree in their discipline, along with prior collegiate teaching experience. The role involves delivering effective instruction, preparing course materials, and maintaining office hours to support student learning. This position emphasizes academic excellence within the framework of the College's mission and Christian Philosophy of Education.

Qualifications

• Preferred doctorate or terminal degree from accredited institution.
• Desirable previous collegiate teaching experience.
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective instruction and document student learning.
• Prepare course materials and provide feedback on assignments.
• Maintain office hours for student consultation.

Skills

Effective communication in oral and written English

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline

Master's degree may be accepted in certain circumstances

Job description

General Summary

Paine College is a private institution steeped in the tenets of Methodism that provides a liberal arts education of the highest quality. The College emphasizes academic excellence, ethical and spiritual values, social responsibility, and personal development to prepare spiritually‑centered men and women for positions of leadership and service.

Adjunct faculty members are professional educators who have the responsibility for fulfilling the College’s mission, vision, ethical and spiritual values, and Strategic Plan, consistent with the College’s Faith Statement and Christian Philosophy of Education.

Adjunct Instructors are part‐time employees of the College.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Adjunct faculty members are expected to deliver effective instruction, facilitate, assess, and document student learning, and manage the classroom environment. They should engage in careful preparation of course materials and provide appropriate feedback to students on assignments.

An adjunct teaching load consists of 2–3 undergraduate classes, which may include daytime, evening, weekend, and hybrid courses. Specific course assignments are determined by the individual’s credentials (training and competence) and the department’s needs. Courses are assigned by the Department Chair in consultation with the adjunct faculty member.

Other responsibilities include maintaining office hours to meet with students and attending departmental and faculty meetings as necessary.

Adjunct faculty members must sign a Certification Statement indicating that they have read, understand, and will respect the Faith Statement and the Christian Philosophy of Education Statement of Paine College.

Adjunct faculty may be sought to teach within the following academic programs: Business Administration, Elementary Education, History, Biology, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology, and Mass Communications.

Qualifications

It is preferred that the successful adjunct faculty member will have an earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution, a TRACS accredited institution, or agencies recognized by the Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The accrediting agency must be in good standing. Under some circumstances, a person considered ABD or with a Master’s degree may be accepted.

• Previous collegiate teaching experience is desired.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
• Strong interpersonal skills with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.

Physical Requirements

Lifting: 10%

Standing: 35%

Sitting: 35%

Walking: 20%

Effective Date of Appointment

For immediate consideration: September 28, 2020 and as needed. To be determined.