Adjunct Faculty Pool - Dual Enrollment

Motlow; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Tennessee Community College invites applications for part-time Adjunct Faculty Pool in Dual Enrollment to teach high school students on Southwest campuses or partner high schools.

The position involves coordinating, planning, delivering, and evaluating classroom instruction, including advising, serving on committees, and participating in professional activities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current teaching strategies to support student-centered learning.
• Experience teaching in higher education or in related educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver instruction based on official syllabi.
• Assess and grade student work promptly and fairly.
• Develop curricula and instructional materials (syllabi, assignments, handouts).
• Maintain attendance and grades records per FERPA.
• Stay current with developments in the field and participate in professional activities.
• Other duties as assigned by Department Head/Dean.

Skills

Higher ed teaching

Curriculum development

Student advising

Education

Master's degree in discipline or related field with 18 graduate hours

Bachelor's or Associate degree with related experience/certs

Two years teaching or one year plus three years field experience

Job description

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title: Adjunct Faculty Pool - Dual Enrollment

Employee Classification:Faculty

Institution:Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Social and Behavioral Sciences (AA)

Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

This is a part-time, Adjunct Faculty position for Dual Enrollment courses for High School Students.

THIS POSTING IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF AN OPEN POSITION.

Applications for part-time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department chair when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall and spring and summer. Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year. At the time of application, applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, references list, statement of teaching philosophy, & an unofficial transcript.

The Dual Enrollment Adjunct Instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The adjunct instructor is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus or assigned High School Campus. At a minimum, the related activities include instruction, academic advising, serving on various committees, participating in professional activities and organizations.

Job Duties

• Prepares and delivers instruction on topics listed in the official course syllabi.
• Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; and keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
• Develops curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• May perform other duties as assign by Department Head/Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

• Courses designated as Transfer Courses
  • Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree in another discipline with 18 hours of graduate work in the teaching discipline.
• Courses designated as Non-Transfer courses
  • Bachelor’s Degree in the teaching discipline, or Associate’s Degree with related work experience and/or Industry recognized certifications.
• Minimum two (2) years teaching experience in higher education or one (1) year teaching experience and three (3) years employment in the field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies to facilitate student-centered learning; experience interacting successfully with an academically and ever-growing student populations.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below:

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, [e-mail], 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.