Adjunct Faculty, Urban Studies

Cuyahoga Community College; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 9,566 - 11,458; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College in Parma, Ohio, is seeking a part-time (adjunct) faculty member to teach Urban Studies. Responsibilities include preparing course materials, evaluating student work, and maintaining records. Candidates should have a master's degree in Urban Studies or a related field with at least 18 graduate credits in the subject. The position offers a pay rate of $942.00 per Equated Semester Unit (ESU). Candidates must reside in Ohio and be commutable to the location.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Urban Studies or a related field with graduate credits.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaches courses in Urban Studies and prepares learning activities.
• Grades students’ class work, laboratory work, and assignments.
• Maintains attendance records and engages with students for coaching.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Urban Studies

PhD in Urban Studies (preferred)

Job description

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

Department: Liberal Arts & Sciences

Location: College-Wide

Reports To: Associate Dean

Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description

Teaches courses in Urban Studies.

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Urban Studies; or master’s degree in related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Urban Studies or related field
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Appropriately responds to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Urban Studies
Teaching experience

Special Note: Pay

Part-Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

Adjunct Only

Adjunct only: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands from your employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.2 Adjunct Faculty Hiring and Employment Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.