Adjunct Humanities Instructor

LCC Luna Community College; United States; On-site; USD 795,564 - 1,133,076; Part time

Job summary

LCC Luna Community College is seeking an Adjunct/Part Time Faculty member to instruct students in humanities courses. The role requires delivering lectures, grading, and developing instructional materials while ensuring a supportive learning environment.

Applicants must hold a Master's Degree relevant to the humanities and ideally have three years of teaching experience. This part-time role offers flexible scheduling and is a vital part of our academic community.

Qualifications

• At least 18 credit hours at the graduate level in the subject matter.
• Knowledge of adult-learning theory and presentation techniques.
• Three years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and presents course descriptions and lesson plans.
• Grades assignments, tests, quizzes, and develops learning aids.
• Participates in program and curriculum development.
• Provides student supervision and tutoring.
• Documents student progress and coordinates tutoring.
• Assures assessment and accreditation reporting.
• Supports program review and end-of-year reporting.
• Creates a positive classroom learning environment.
• Engages in student recruitment and retention.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Skills

Graduate-level knowledge

Curriculum development

Counseling and advising techniques

Research methodology

Supervisory principles

In-person and online course delivery

Proficient in Microsoft Suites

Education

Master's Degree in Humanities

Job description

Compensation & Employment

Compensation: $700.00 per credit hour. Compensation type: Exempt. Employment type: Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term). Scheduled weekly hours: 19.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for instructing students in required academic courses necessary for the pursuit of certificates and associate degrees in the area of humanities. The incumbent will complete all required and necessary assessment reports related to the course(s) taught at the request of the college/Academic Director as it relates to accreditation and assessment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and presents course descriptions, lesson plans, and classroom lectures, and implements techniques to facilitate student‑active learning.
• Prepares and grades assignments, tests and quizzes; develops handouts and other learning aids.
• Participates in program and curriculum development and outcome assessments.
• Provides one‑to‑one student supervision and/or counseling, advising and tutoring.
• Analyzes and documents student progress; coordinates and schedules student tutors as appropriate.
• Provides necessary assessment and accreditation reporting as identified by the college and/or the Academic Director at the end of each teaching semester.
• Provides support to the department related to program review and end‑of‑year reports related to assessment and accreditation reporting.
• Provides a positive classroom environment conducive to a positive student learning environment.
• Participates in student recruitment, retention and placement efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least 18 credit hours at the graduate level in the subject matter teaching area.
• Knowledge of adult‑learning theory, curriculum development and classroom, laboratory, and field presentation techniques.
• Knowledge of counseling and advising methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of research methodology and information resources related to designated field(s) of study.
• Basic supervisory and coaching principles and practices.
• Proficient in operating equipment and performing work related to designated field(s) of study.
• Ability to deliver courses in‑person and online platforms as needed and identified by the college.
• Ability to prepare and present classroom lectures and class work.
• Proficient in the use of standard office equipment and applications including Microsoft Suites and other platforms used by the college.

Work Environment and Physical Factors

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading and visual inspection.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Education, Experience, and Licenses

• Master's Degree in a field directly related to Humanities (Philosophy, Anthropology, Spanish) courses being taught is required.
• Three years of teaching/instruction experience in the designated field is preferred.

EEO Statement

LCC is an equal opportunity employer.