Adjunct Instructor- English

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE; Weatherford (TX); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE is seeking qualified adjunct instructors to teach courses in various modalities including face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in the teaching discipline and at least four semester hours of post-secondary instructional experience.

The role includes creating effective learning environments, assessing student performance, and providing timely feedback. This position also requires adherence to college policies and procedures, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive academic community.

Flexibility to teach evenings, Fridays, or weekends is preferred. Candidates must be prepared to submit transcripts and other credentials with their application.

Qualifications

• Minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) credential standards required.
• At least four semester hours of instructional experience at the post-secondary level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses and provide instruction to achieve specific learning outcomes.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment in all modalities.
• Provide timely feedback to students and respond to communications promptly.

Skills

Effective communication

Instruction in various modalities

Creating professional learning environments

Education

Master’s degree in the teaching discipline

18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline

Job description

Position Summary

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. This continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position is open to qualified applicants. The role includes teaching courses in the approved discipline, facilitating student acquisition of specific learning outcomes, mentoring students inside and outside the classroom, and maintaining an effective learning environment in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or dual‑credit modalities. Hours vary by need and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction. Flexibility to teach evenings, Fridays, or weekend courses is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the approved discipline and provide instruction to achieve the specific learning outcomes of the assigned courses.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment in the assigned modalities.
• Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications promptly.
• Assess student performance and submit final grades in a timely fashion.
• Adhere to College policies and procedures, complete required training, and attend adjunct faculty meetings.
• Engage in instructional preparation and maintain ethical and professional behavior.

Required Education

All faculty members must provide 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 the application.

Required Experience

At least four (4) semester hours of instructional experience at the post‑secondary level are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual‑credit courses.
• Capacity to achieve specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses.
• Skill in creating a professional and effective learning environment.
• Effective communication with students, college personnel, peers, and the public.
• Respect for all persons and adherence to non‑discriminatory practices.
• Excellence in ethical and professional use of College time and resources.
• Observance of College policies and procedures.

Special Requirements

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

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. Weatherford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status or genetic information in educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.