Adjunct Instructor- Agriculture

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE; Weatherford (TX); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE is looking for adjunct instructors to teach various courses across different modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Qualified applicants will enhance student learning experiences and provide effective mentoring. A Master’s degree is required, along with relevant teaching experience and the ability to foster student engagement.

This role includes responsibilities like timely feedback, maintaining ethical behavior, and participation in faculty meetings. Weatherford College values diversity and encourages qualified applicants to apply regardless of background.

Qualifications

• Earned Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or equivalent.
• Experience in teaching or comparable work in Horticulture or Agricultural Computers.
• Ability to create an effective learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in various learning environments.
• Assess and submit student performance grades.
• Engage in instructional preparation and timely communication.

Skills

Teaching in higher education

Providing timely feedback

Mentoring students

Instructional preparation

Education

Master’s degree in teaching discipline

18 graduate semester credit hours in teaching discipline

Job description

Position Summary

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Applying for an adjunct appointment would add the applicant to a pool which is available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case a need arises for the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants on an as needed basis. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom. The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned. Teaching modalities may be face‑to‑face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or within the context of dual credit instruction. Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Faculty are expected to provide instruction in both traditional and non‑traditional learning modes and engage in instructional preparation. Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications in a timely manner. Assessment of student performance; including submission of final grades in a timely fashion. Maintain ethical and professional behavior. Be available to students by appointment. Attend adjunct faculty meetings. Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels. Complete any required training. Other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: All faculty members must provide minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) credential standards which normally include an earned Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline. Transcripts, certificates, and/or licenses must be submitted with application.

Experience: Previous teaching experience in higher education or comparable work experience. Ability to prove competencies in Horticulture and/or Agricultural Computers.

Requirements

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Weatherford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status or genetic information in educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.