Adjunct Faculty Student Success Strategies (On-campus)

CRIMSON CORPORATION; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Nossi College of Art & Design is seeking an energetic adjunct faculty member for the General Education department, focusing on Student Success Strategies. The role involves teaching, mentoring, and supporting newly admitted students in developing critical skills necessary for college success. Candidates must hold a Master's degree and have at least five years of relevant professional experience. This campus-based position in Nashville offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on students' academic journeys.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with relevant coursework.
• Five years professional experience in the field.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach according to approved syllabus with modifications as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and grades.
• Advise and support students academically.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Coaching

Classroom management

Communication

Education

Master’s degree with 15 credits in subject

Job description

Nossi College of Art & Design in Nashville is looking for energetic and qualified adjunct faculty members for the General Education department, specifically Student Success Strategies.

This is a campus-based position in Nashville, TN.

Position Concept

The ideal candidate must be able to encourage, motivate, and coach newly admitted college students. Student Success Strategies is a course covering the development of critical thinking skills, learning strategies, goal setting, note‑taking, problem solving skills, time management techniques, and other topics relevant to a successful college experience. The course is designed to help each student improve thinking and learning skills. In addition, students will acquire skills that are necessary to succeed in their chosen field. Life enhancing principles are also a major aspect of this course. The Instructor/Faculty is the mainstay of the academic program and is a master teacher in their subject area. The Instructor must be an effective classroom manager. Each Instructor must be adaptable to a variety of situations and have the ability to relate well to students, other faculty members and the administration of the College. The Instructor must also believe in and follow the philosophy of the College and agree to support College policies and procedures. Classes meet once per week over 15 weeks.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (with at least 15 credits in the class subject being taught).
• Thorough knowledge of the subject matter.
• Ability to teach, coach, mentor, and inspire learners.
• At least five years professional experience working in the field that is being taught.

Responsibilities

• Teach students according to approved syllabus. Changes may be made to the syllabus upon approval of the department Coordinator, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and President.
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
• During the first class meeting, inform students of all course requirements, materials needed, classroom policies including absences and tardies, grading procedures, and project requirements.
• Take and record attendance for each class meeting separate from the students’ attendance sheets. Maintain all class records.
• Monitor and chart each student’s progress through observation, reinforcement, remediation, tutoring and review.
• Assist students’ progress by way of weekly quizzes, mid‑term and final exams and by maintaining a current record of all grades including projects and presentations.
• Counsel and advise students. Motivate students to do their best work.
• Report all students with personal or psychological problems that may hinder academic performance or may result in potential harm to themselves or others to the Student Services Director and College leadership.
• Ensure student grading is completed on time and entered into the grade book consistently.
• Notify every student, in writing, of their mid‑term grade.
• Make sure that classrooms are in good order at the end of each class.
• Instructors must provide 3 ½ hours of learning opportunity for each class.