Adjunct Instr, Health & Human Perform

Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 11,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU is seeking a Part-time Adjunct Instructor to deliver course content with thorough preparation and responsiveness to student needs.

The role reports to the Department Chair and emphasizes diversity, governance participation, and collaboration with faculty. The instructor will teach part-time credit hours each semester, maintain class records, and participate in university-sponsored development programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or 18 graduate hours in teaching discipline.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Equivalent combination of education and related work experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach part-time credit hours of coursework each semester as needed.
• Hold part-time office hours weekly, with half by appointment.
• Maintain attendance and performance records and report to Registrar as requested.
• Support assessment of programs, including major degrees and Liberal Studies.
• Assign grades in accordance with university guidelines and provide mid-term/final grades.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technology in teaching

Online teaching

Diversity commitment

Education

Master's degree in teaching discipline

18 graduate hours in teaching discipline

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Job description

The Part-time Adjunct Instructor is responsible for teaching the discipline with highly qualified content, thorough preparation, and meeting the academic needs of the student. The Part-time Adjunct Instructor reports to the Department Chair.

• A strong commitment to diversity, leadership experience in professional state-wide or national organizations, and a strong record of collaboration and commitment to faculty governance.
• Teach part-time credit hours of coursework each semester specified by need.
• Hold part-time office hours per week, with 1/2 being regularly scheduled and the remaining 1/2 held by appointment.
• Maintain accurate records of class attendance and performance in all courses and report non-attendance to Registrar as requested per the Provost.
• Support proper assessment of all associated programs, including major degree programs and Liberal Studies.
• Assign course grades in keeping with University guidelines and provide mid-term and final grades on the date assigned.
• Welcome to participate in University-Sponsored faculty development programs, such as workshops, conferences, and programs.
• Follow all classroom procedures as described in the Faculty Handbook and provide proper and timely feedback to student assignments.
• Meet regularly all classes during their assigned meeting times and for their fully scheduled class period, canceling class only according to University guidelines. Report any class absences.
• Maintain University guidelines of professional conduct in the classroom and on other occasions with students and other members of the University community.
• Skill in using technology and teaching online courses.

Qualifications

A Master's Degree in teaching disciplines or at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline, or a documented justifiable scholarly and professional experience in the discipline certified by the respective College Dean. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. The equivalent combination of Education and related work experience may be considered.

Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Files to be submitted are 1) Letter of Application; 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy; 4) Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended (official transcripts will be required of all finalists); 5) Three signed Letters of Recommendation on letterhead from individuals familiar with the candidate's teaching abilities are also required. Additional documents may be emailed to the department chair.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of a person in this position.