Adjunct Instructor-Biology A&P

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

Job summary

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE is seeking adjunct instructors in Weatherford, Texas, for continuous recruitment. Candidates will teach approved courses and provide mentorship to students while maintaining adherence to college policies.

Applicants must have a Master's degree in their discipline or equivalent qualifications. Responsibilities include creating effective learning environments across various course modalities including face-to-face, hybrid, and online.

Flexibility to teach evenings or weekends is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or related field with 18 graduate hours.
• Ability to teach in various modalities including online and hybrid.
• Familiarity with College policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the approved discipline.
• Mentor students inside and outside the classroom.
• Create and maintain effective learning environments.

Skills

Instruction in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses

Effective communication

Creating a professional learning environment

Education

Earned Master’s degree in the 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.

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 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.

All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures. Flexibility to teach evenings, Friday, or weekend courses is preferred.

Security and Background 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.

Qualifications

Required 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 license must be submitted with application.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Instruction in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses.
• Provide instruction that achieves specific goals and objectives for assigned courses.
• Create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory.
• Communicate effectively with students, college personnel, administration, peers, and public groups.
• Treat all persons with respect, dignity, and justice, without discrimination based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
• Exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources.
• Observe the stated College policies and procedures.

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.