Adjunct - Geography

Columbus State Community College; United States; On-site; USD 63,508 - 90,451; Part time

Job summary

Columbus State Community College is seeking an Adjunct – Geography to provide quality instruction while maintaining a positive learning environment. The position emphasizes the teaching, support, and evaluation of students, ensuring an inclusive classroom culture.

Qualified candidates must hold a Master's degree in Geography and have skills in creating engaging curricula. This part-time role offers compensation of $55.88 per contact hour, with a maximum of 12 contact hours per week and requires a State Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geography or related discipline.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and ensures quality of instruction.
• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active learning.
• Maintains accurate records and submits grades in a timely manner.

Education

Master's degree in Geography or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

The Adjunct – Geography position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom, with a major emphasis placed on teaching, supporting, and evaluating students.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Instruction & Student Learning

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with the Department’s policies, ensuring both the rigor of programs and the quality of instruction.


• Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.


• Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.


• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology.


• Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies, maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades in a timely manner, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.


• Distributes and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements.


• Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.


• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives.


• Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.

Student Engagement & Advisement

• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners.


• Uses technology to assist in communication with students.


• Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.


• Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

Culture of Respect

Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geography or related discipline.


• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Working Conditions

Typical office and classroom environment. Regular exposure to moderate noise typical to business offices.

Compensation

Compensation: $55.88 per contact hour

Contact Hour: Two hours equals one contact hour; Hours: Maximum of 12 contact hours per week

Full Time/Part Time: Part time

Equal Opportunity Employer

Columbus State Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits or privileges of employment, please contact our ADA Office at [e-mail].

Background Check

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check and/or MVR check as well as a 10-panel drug screen required during the pre-employment process.