Adjunct Instructor (Elementary Education)

Delaware Technical Community College; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Delaware Technical Community College seeks an Adjunct Instructor for Elementary Education at the Terry Campus in Dover, DE. Courses will be held in person during evening hours, with instruction aligned to the established syllabi and college policies.

The incumbent will deliver instruction, provide timely feedback, assess student learning, and maintain records in the LMS, contributing to student success and academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Four years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and instruct courses as assigned by the Department Chairperson/supervisor, utilizing effective instructional strategies and LMS to promote student success.
• Demonstrate sound practices in instruction and classroom management that respond to diverse academic needs.
• Follow the prescribed course outline and use texts selected by the department.
• Provide instruction according to the class meeting schedule and delivery method (face-to-face, hybrid, web-enhanced, or online).
• Assist students toward successful completion by providing outreach, guidance, and timely feedback.
• Make oneself accessible and available to answer students’ questions in a timely manner.
• Adhere to college policies and maintain timely student records and grades.
• Encourage students’ completion of course evaluations and develop improvement plans.
• Attend college meetings for orientation, professional development or departmental activity.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Instructional techniques

Instructional technology

Assessment skills

Diversity awareness

Multicultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Adjunct Instructor (Elementary Education)

Position Title Adjunct Instructor (Elementary Education)

Position Number

Position Number TBD

Position Type

Position Type Temporary Part-Time

Hiring Location

Hiring Location Terry Campus-Dover, DE

Contact Phone Number

Contact Phone Number 302-857-1290

Contact Email Address

Contact Email Address [e-mail]

Work Location

Work Location Terry Campus-Dover, DE

Position Specific Details

Provide instruction for Elementary Education Courses. Courses will primarily be held in person during the evening hours.

Salary 45.60 per hour

Classification Information

Classification Title

Classification Title Adjunct Instructor

Job Code

Job Code 2501 (PT)

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Position Pay Grade

Position Pay Grade Salary Plan C

Position Type

Position Type Part-Time

Summary Statement

An incumbent is responsible for implementing curricula, instructing assigned courses consistent with syllabi, and evaluating student learning, and fostering student success.

Nature and Scope

An incumbent in this class typically reports to the Dean of Instruction through and Instructional Director, Department Chairperson or Program Coordinator. An incumbent is expected to plan, organize, and instruct in a manner to promote and direct successful student learning in keeping with the College’s values and goals.

Principal Accountabilities

An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities as determined by the supervisor:

1. Plan, organizes, and instructs courses as assigned by the Department Chairperson/supervisor, utilizing effective and engaging instructional strategies, the learning management system ( LMS ), appropriate communication, classroom management, leadership skills, and instructional/educational technology to promote student success.

2. Demonstrates sound practices in instruction and classroom management that respond to students’ diverse academic needs.

3. Follows the prescribed course outline and uses texts selected by the department plus other supplemental material the Department Chairperson deems appropriate.

4. Provides instruction according to the class meeting schedule and instructional hours established for the session (length of the course during the semester) and delivery method (face-to-face, hybrid, web-enhanced, or online). Notifies the Department Chairperson of the necessity of cancelling any class meeting prior to the class or in emergencies as soon thereafter as possible.

5. Assists students toward the successful completion of course(s) that the instructor is teaching by providing outreach, guidance, and timely feedback.

6. Makes oneself accessible and available to answer students’ questions in a timely manner.

7. Adheres to College policies and procedures relating to employment, academic matters, student behavior, and the Academic Calendar. Maintains adequate and timely student records (e.g. grades are posted in the LMS in a timely fashion). Evaluates and reports students’ progress and attendance in a timely manner.

8. Encourages students’ completion of the course evaluation form, reviews course evaluation summaries and develops a plan for improvement, as appropriate.

9. Attends and participates in various College meetings for the purpose of orientation, professional development or other departmental or operational activity as assigned.

10. Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of sound instructional techniques and methods.
Knowledge of relevant subject matter in the incumbent’s discipline/department.
Knowledge of computers and instructional methodology.
Knowledge of theoretical foundations of learning and instruction as applied to the face-to-face, hybrid, and distance learning environments.
Knowledge and understanding of competency-based learning.
Ability to use teaching strategies that will promote successful learning by addressing different learning styles and strategies.
Ability to use assessment to enhance learning.
Ability to understand, evaluate, and make appropriate use of instructional technology.
Ability to form an inclusive environment that respects diverse talents and ways of learning.
Ability to understand and maintain a commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with a diverse population in a multicultural environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Four (4) years of relevant experience.

Posting Number

Posting Number REG5105PO

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/24/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 07/09/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• First Letter of Reference
• Second Letter of Reference

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy
• Writing Sample
• Curriculum Vitae
• Other Document
• Multi Media

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