Adjunct Faculty, Reading

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC); Reading, Northern (Berks County, KY); Hybrid; USD 1,639,000 - 2,334,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) seeks an Adjunct English faculty member to teach in a classroom, lab, or online on a semester basis. This is a part-time, in-state position with no remote option.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in English with reading/literacy credits or a related Master’s, PA Act 15 compliance, and the ability to meet departmental deadlines, prepare course materials, and engage adult learners.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English with reading/literacy credits or Master in Education with reading/literacy credits or Master’s in Reading/Reading Specialist.
• PA ACT-15 compliance required; must provide clearances and training certificates at hire.
• Position is adjunct (part-time) teaching in a semester-based schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare appropriate course materials and assessments aligned with course learning outcomes.
• Submit syllabi to department chair and support staff by deadlines.
• Report to all scheduled classes and exams on time; maintain the assigned class.

Skills

Teaching

Adult learners

Education

Master’s degree in English with reading/literacy credits

Master in Education with nine graduate credits in reading/literacy

Master’s in Reading or Reading Specialist

Job description

Job Summary: Adjunct faculty are part-time faculty hired to teach in a physical classroom, lab, or online on a semester basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in English with at least nine graduate credits in reading/literacy
OR master is in education with nine graduate credits in reading/literacy
OR Master’s in Reading or Reading Specialist

Licensing Requirements:

PA ACT-15 (Standard)
Please note that this position requires employees to comply with PA Act 15. You will need to present completed clearances and training certificates at the time of hire. Please visit https://www.hacc.edu/HumanResources/NewHire/index.cfm (and scroll to PA Act 15 Clearances) for more information.

Hiring Range:No less than $1,442 per credit hour/work load rate

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred: Experience teaching developmental reading to adult learners, preferably at the community college level

Job Specific Task List:

• Participate in the faculty orientation (initial assignments only) and all required department meetings and trainings. - (Essential)
• Prepare appropriate course materials and prescribed assessments tied to the course learning outcomes in accordance with Course Form 335 and department practice. - (Essential)
• Submit syllabi to the department chair/designee for review and approval by the stated deadline. Submit approved syllabi to the designated support personnel by the stated deadline. - (Essential)
• Report to all scheduled classes and all exams on time and maintain class during the entire assigned time - (Essential)
• Enter early alert monitoring, confirmation of attendance, and recording of student midterm and final grades within established deadlines. - (Essential)
• Maintain office hours equal to one hour per week per each three (3) credit course (CRN) assigned. Respond to student questions and concerns in a timely manner. - (Essential)
• Participate in the assessment process to improve student learning. This includes submitting samples or artifacts for assessment when requested and may also include participating in the scoring, review and discussion of those artifacts. - (Essential)
• Access HACC email account(s) and read email regularly; respond to email and telephone calls within 2 business days. - (Essential)
• Participate in the evaluation process consistent with the evaluation of adjunct faculty policy and class observation procedure. - (Essential)
• Comply with attendance reporting and recording requirements consistent with Attendance Reporting and Recording, including submission of an Adjunct Employee' s Record of Leave form. - (Essential)
• Adhere to all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to Faculty Duties, compliance with the ADA/Section 504 accommodation requests, Title IX, Harassment, Bullying and Code of Ethical Conduct. - (Essential)
• Participate and remain active in class during the entire length of the assigned term. - (Essential)
• Contact the School Dean if you plan to be absent. - (Essential)
• Other duties as assigned. - (Standard)

Job Type: Adjunct

If part time, hours per week: Varies

Pennsylvania Work Location Requirement: All work, teaching, meetings, and activities related to this position must be performed within the State of Pennsylvania. This position does not offer a remote work option.

About Us: www.hacc.edu

Our Purpose: Learning for all; learning for life.

Our Core Values: A Circle of Caring

Caring by Creating Our Future Together

• We work together to shape and build our preferred future.
• We encourage and celebrate creativity and innovation.
• We set high goals and strive to achieve them.
• We strive to provide exceptional service to all who help shape our future.

Caring for Each Other

• We are gateways to student success and opportunity.
• We promote respect, collegiality, and equity-mindedness in all we say and do.
• We nurture awareness and cultural sensitivity to create a climate of trust.
• We are growth-minded, believing that each of us is capable of learning, developing and growing to support our mission.

Caring by Doing What is Right

• We are honest and hold each other and ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
• We provide the most accurate information available in all communications.
• We are transparent about our decisions as individuals and teams.
• We embrace broad engagement in the shared governance process.