Adjunct Faculty - Video Art Department

St. Louis Community College; Bridgeton (MO); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Louis Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty for the Video Art Department.

These positions are part-time faculty members who provide high-quality instruction in assigned courses in accordance with approved course outlines, departmental standards, and College policies. Adjunct faculty focus primarily on teaching and student learning and are responsible for maintaining instructional quality, academic integrity, and a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the subject field or Master’s with at least 30 graduate hours.
• Alternative: Bachelor’s degree with major in the subject field and relevant professional experience.
• Ability to teach in-person, hybrid, or online modalities.
• Maintain accurate academic records and uphold course standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned credit courses in accordance with outlines, syllabi, and objectives.
• Prepare instruction materials and assessments for the course modality.
• Deliver instruction using effective teaching strategies to engage students.
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback and maintain records.
• Report midterm and final grades by deadlines using designated systems.
• Communicate course expectations and learning outcomes to students.
• Maintain office hours for student access.
• Use LMS and instructional technologies as required.
• Ensure compliance with policies and accessibility requirements.
• Create an inclusive and respectful learning environment.
• Inform Department Chair if unable to meet a scheduled class.

Education

Master’s Degree in the subject field

Master’s Degree with at least 30 approved graduate semester hours

Bachelor’s Degree with major in the subject field

Other combinations of education, credentials, licensure, and work experience

Job description

St. Louis Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty for the Video Art Department. These positions are part-time faculty members who provide high-quality instruction in assigned courses in accordance with approved course outlines, departmental standards, and College policies. Adjunct faculty focus primarily on teaching and student learning and are responsible for maintaining instructional quality, academic integrity, and a supportive learning environment. Assignments are course-based and may vary by term, modality, and campus.

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities normally include:

• Teaching assigned credit courses in accordance with approved course outlines, syllabi, and instructional objectives.
• Preparing for instruction, including course materials, learning activities, and assessments appropriate to the course modality (in-person, hybrid, or online).
• Delivering instruction using effective teaching strategies that support student engagement and learning.
• Assessing student performance, grading assignments and examinations, and providing meaningful, timely feedback.
• Maintaining accurate academic records, including attendance, grades, and required course documentation.
• Reporting midterm and final grades using the College’s designated systems by established deadlines.
• Communicating course expectations, policies, and learning outcomes clearly to students.
• Maintaining appropriate office hours or student availability, as defined by the department, at times convenient for students.
• Responding to student, faculty, and administrative communications within established departmental timeframes.
• Using the College’s learning management system (LMS) and other instructional technologies as required.
• Ensuring courses comply with College policies, accreditation standards, and accessibility requirements.
• Creating and maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Informing the Department Chair or Program Coordinator/Director as soon as possible when unable to meet a scheduled class or instructional obligation.

Adjunct Faculty may also be expected to:

• Participate in required orientations, training, and instructional meeting.
• Complete required compliance training, including but not limited to FERPA and Sexual Misconduct training.
• Coordinate with department chairs, program coordinators, or full-time faculty regarding course content and expectations.
• Implement department-approved textbooks, course materials, and assessment practices
• Maintain current knowledge and skills in the instructional discipline.
• Adapt instruction to meet diverse student needs within the scope of the assigned course(s).
• The College reserves the right to assign other normal instructional responsibilities as may be appropriate for part-time faculty.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in the subject field, or
• Master’s Degree with at least thirty (30) approved graduate semester hours in the subject or related fields

Alternative Qualifications for Specialized Career or Technical Fields (as applicable):

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major in the subject field and relevant professional experience, or
• Other combinations of education, credentials, licensure, and work experience as permitted by accrediting or regulatory bodies

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience at the community college or postsecondary level
• Experience teaching online or hybrid modalities
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and inclusive teaching practices

• Evening, weekend, or online teaching assignments may be required depending on course scheduling

Physical Requirements

• Negligible to moderate physical activity, which may include standing for extended periods, light lifting of instructional materials, and use of standard classroom or computer equipment.