Adjunct Faculty - Reading

Cleveland State Community College; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 6,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution is seeking dedicated Adjunct Faculty to provide quality instruction in Reading. Instructors will plan and teach classes in various formats, maintain academic standards, and ensure student engagement. Candidates are required to hold a Bachelor's degree, with a preference for those with teaching experience and knowledge of alternative delivery instructional modes. Pay rates vary based on educational qualifications, ranging from $525 to $600 per course. Apply continuously as openings arise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for all candidates.
• Three years of teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with hybrid and online courses is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes according to departmental guidelines.
• Maintain academic standards and communicate with students.
• Evaluate students and provide timely feedback on assessments.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Online teaching methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in a qualifying field

Job description

Adjunct Faculty Pool - Reading

Instructors provide quality instruction for student learning and maintain a positive learning environment in the class. The major emphasis for instructors is on teaching and evaluating students in the course. Classes are taught in a variety of formats and at several different locations, as well as online. Instructors also communicate with students between classes and are responsible for several administrative duties such as reporting on academic activity and submitting final grades.

Applicants should indicate in their cover letter whether they are interested and available for on-ground, online, or both teaching formats.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi and departmental guidelines.
• Beginning and ending all classes as scheduled and covering all relevant learning outcomes for each course.
• Maintaining academic standards and classroom behavior to ensure an environment conducive to learning, communicating with students weekly, and answering student emails in a timely manner.
• Evaluating students using a variety of methods and informing each student of scores received on each assessment in a timely manner.
• Using Cleveland State email for administrative purposes and responding to student questions via Cleveland State email in a timely manner.
• Meeting deadlines for all administrative requests such as submitting personnel paperwork, acknowledging contracts, academic activity and assessment reports, and final grades.
• Submitting requests through the department chair, program coordinator/director, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field from a regionally accredited institution. Three years teaching experience preferred. Experience with alternative delivery instructional modes recommended – hybrid, online, interactive, etc.

Availability / Closing Date

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Application packet should consist of a cover letter, a transcript, a resume/CV, and three references to be considered for an Adjunct Faculty position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Adjunct faculty pay rates are based upon educational qualifications

• Bachelor's degree $525
• Master's degree $550
• Master's plus 30 semester hours (ABD) $575
• Doctorate $600

If you are interested, click on the link to the top right to apply.

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Website: www.clevelandstatecc.edu

Cleveland State Community College is a TBR and EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs, and activities.