Adjunct Faculty Pool - English (ENGL)

Santa Fe Community College; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,200; Part time

Job summary

Santa Fe Community College is looking for an Adjunct Instructor for instructional, temporary, and part-time assignments. Candidates must hold a relevant MA to teach at the college level. Responsibilities include providing effective instruction, evaluating student performance, and assisting with curriculum development.

The hiring department is Instruction, with a fixed term position requiring approximately 2.25 hours weekly. The college is committed to EEO practices and only hires authorized individuals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for teaching lower-division courses.
• One year of teaching experience at the college level preferred.
• Skills in online and blended course delivery are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction in one's discipline.
• Teach assigned courses, adhere to syllabi and materials.
• Evaluate student performance and assign grades.
• Assist in curriculum development and revisions.
• Prepare syllabi and engage in curriculum development.
• Coordinate with department chairs to cover classes during absences.
• Attend faculty meetings and fulfill other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching at college level

Curriculum development

Online course delivery

Education

MA in English, Communication, or Technical Writing

Job description

Position Summary

An adjunct instructor is appointed on a term contract for instructional, temporary and part‑time assignments. They are not assigned to other responsibilities such as professional service or college service and do not have a right to reappointment. Persons appointed at this rank will vary in minimal academic qualifications but generally shall have a relevant doctoral or equivalent terminal degree to teach at the upper‑division and graduate level, and a master’s degree for lower‑division courses. All degrees shall be from accredited institutions or from internationally reputable and recognized institutions. Exceptions may be made by the Provost upon presentation of evidence of a record of experience or other credentials that indicate academic degree equivalence. Adjunct Faculty members can only serve as Faculty Senators if they teach during the current semester or have taught within the last fiscal year.

Compensation

Based on Adjunct Pay Schedule

Compensation Type

Salary

Employment Type

Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

2.25

Department

Instruction

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide the most effective instruction possible in one’s discipline to ensure that the educational needs of students are met and that students achieve specified learning objectives.
• Teach assigned courses, whether on campus or off campus, day or evening, following the official syllabi and using approved textbooks and other learning materials.
• Meet all classes regularly and on time, as scheduled, and for their full duration.
• Teach the learning objectives and outcomes for assigned courses.
• Evaluate student performance (attainment of learning objectives) and assign grades.
• Make arrangements for appointments with students as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of course syllabi; engage in curriculum development (revising and updating existing courses and programs, creating new courses and programs).
• Make arrangements with the department chair or associate dean for covering classes when scheduling an absence.
• Meet all deadlines in submitting grades, assessments, or other required information on students.
• All other related duties as assigned.
• Attend faculty meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• MA in English, Communication, or Technical Writing

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of teaching at the college level.
• Teaching experience in a community college setting.
• Online and blended course delivery skills.

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Approximate percentages of other activities:
  • Standing 40%
  • Walking 20%
  • Sitting 40%
  • Driving 0%

Schedule

• Based on Schedule

EEO Statement

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.