Adjunct Instructor- Chemistry [Wise County Campus]

Weatherford College; Wise (VA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Weatherford College seeks adjunct instructors for continuous recruitment to teach in various modalities including face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses. Candidates must meet SACS credential standards, typically requiring a Master's degree in the discipline with 18 graduate credit hours.

Responsibilities include teaching courses, mentoring students, assessing performance, and creating an effective learning environment. The position requires a satisfactory criminal background check and adherence to ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum SACS credential standards are required.
• Transcripts and certificates must be submitted.
• Ability to create an effective learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the approved discipline.
• Mentor students and provide constructive feedback.
• Assess student performance and submit grades on time.
• Engage in instructional preparation and assessment activities.

Skills

Instruction in various course modalities

Effective communication skills

Ability to mentor students

Maintaining professional standards

Education

Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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. If review of your qualifications results in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses.
• Mentor students inside and outside of the classroom.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned, which may be face-to-face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or dual credit instruction.
• 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.
• Assess 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 at departmental and institutional levels, and complete any required training.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) credential standards, normally including 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

• Ability to instruct in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses.
• Ability to provide instruction that will achieve the specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses.
• Ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, college personnel and administration, peers, and public groups.
• Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.
• Ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources.
• Ability to observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.

Other Requirements

• Position is designated as a security-sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.
• Male applicants between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Equal Employment 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.