Adjunct Instructor, English

Wake Technical Community College; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, NC invites applications for part-time English adjunct faculty positions. These openings may or may not be available at this time; after qualification review, applicants may be contacted in the future. Adjunct roles provide quality instruction on a part-time, temporary basis.

Responsibilities include instruction, records, curriculum design, and student support. A Master's in English (or related field with 18 graduate hours) is required, and two years

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English or related field with 18 graduate semester hours in English.
• Two years of post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
• Community college teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner.
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance.
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour.
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner.
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course.
• Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course.
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction.
• Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching.

Skills

Teaching methods

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Technology proficiency

Record keeping

Independent work

Student guidance

Education

Master's degree in English

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Wake Technical Community College is seeking to expand our pool of part-time faculty to teach English classes. Openings for these positions may or may not be available at this time; however, after a review of qualifications, applicants may be contacted in the future. Adjunct faculty positions provide quality, effective instruction in assigned courses on a part-time, temporary basis.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course
• Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction
• Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching
• Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions in order to keep courses up-to-date and appropriate
• Remains up-to-date on technology and methods of teaching with technology
• Attends professional development opportunities when possible

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning
• Be innovative, creative, motivated
• Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills and work well with others
• Able to maintain records accurately and be able to meet deadlines consistently
• Good organizational skills
• Knowledge of and facility with technology and software including, computers, and web-based resources such as BlackBoard.
• Able to perform normal duties with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential

Requirements

Master's degree in English or a Master's degree in a related field with 18 graduate semester hours in English.

Preferences

• Two years of post-secondary teaching experience
• Community college teaching experience

Essential Personnel

TBD