Adjunct Instructor, English

Tarrant County College District (TCCD); United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Tarrant County College District (TCCD) seeks an Adjunct Instructor to teach English at the South Campus. The role supports student success through in-person instruction, using college resources and technologies. Daytime availability is highly preferred, with face-to-face instruction across multiple modalities.

The position is part-time and pool-based, with ongoing opportunities as courses open. AMaster’s degree in English or closely related field is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in English or closely related discipline.
• May require regionally accredited degree.
• Experience with diverse student settings and modalities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes based on varied schedules and modalities (Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online or Weekend College).
• Prepare instruction and assessments using the Master Syllabus and LMS.
• Maintain attendance records and certify enrollments by deadlines.
• Provide timely feedback and post grades regularly in the LMS.
• Engage in professional development and contribute to student success.

Skills

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Student support

Communication

Independent initiative

Education

Master's degree in English or related field

18 graduate hours in English or related field

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor - English

Department: SO English

Campus Location: South Campus

Employee Classification: ADJ - Adjunct

Position Type: PT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency:Monthly

Compensation Details:Starting Pay - $65.00

Work Hours: Varies based on course schedule. Daytime availability highly preferred. Face-to-face instruction only.

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant: This is a pooled posting utilized to hire adjunct instructors. Hiring supervisors review applications and make hiring decisions as part-time faculty assignments become available.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the campus department instructional leader, adjunct instructors provide assistance to students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process providing a direct impact to student success.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules and modalities (Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online or Weekend College) as assigned by designated supervisor
• Accommodates student needs and external stakeholders' expectations of the College
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students following the College Master Syllabus using the approved learning management system
• Communicates regularly with students and college officials, including responding to e-mails, calls, and requests for meetings
• Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matter expertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge of learning
• Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement of learning outcomes
• Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success
• Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies student enrollments by the established deadline
• Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance with discipline and department standards
• Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students, posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submits final grades by the established deadline
• Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
• Assists in College's commitment to assessing student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and to achieving institutional performance measures
• Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dual credit courses

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
• Complete all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Adheres to College policies and procedures
• Adheres to applicable safety procedures

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree or higher* in at least ONE of the following disciplines:

• English
• Literature
• Creative Writing
• Technical Communication
• Closely related discipline

OR

Master's degree or higher* with eighteen (18) graduate hours in at least ONE of the above disciplines

*Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one (1) years' working experience in the discipline / teaching area
• At least one (1) years' experience teaching a class or facilitating training
• At least one (1) years' teaching experience utilizing active learning techniques, service learning and innovative technology
• At least one (1) year's experience teaching in Dual Credit and Early College High School programs
• At least one (1) year's experience teaching online

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Knowledge of the teaching discipline subject matter
• Knowledge of how students learn
• Ability to adapt to student learning needs
• Utilization of student-centered integrative learning strategies
• Promotion of positive expectations of students
• Incorporation of technology to enhance student learning
• Incorporation of pedagogical innovation
• Assessment of student learning
• Assessment of self-learning