Adjunct Instructor, French

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

Job summary

Wake Technical Community College seeks adjunct faculty to teach French on a part-time, temporary basis. Openings may exist now or be contacted after review of qualifications.

Ad hoc assignments require instructing, grading, and maintaining records in a professional learning environment. The role emphasizes flexible scheduling, curriculum design, and collaboration with other divisions to ensure current course content and student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in French or a Master’s with 18 graduate hours in French.
• At least one year of post-secondary teaching experience.

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 to keep courses up-to-date
• Collects and reports student learning outcome data as directed
• Attends professional development opportunities when possible

Skills

Teaching methods

Interpersonal skills

Record-keeping

Organizational skills

Self-directed

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Motivation to help students

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in French

Master’s with 18 graduate hours in French

Job description

Wake Technical Community College is seeking to expand our pool of part-time faculty to teach French 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• 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
• Collects and reports student learning outcome data as directed
• Attends professional development opportunities when possible

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning
• Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills and work well with others
• Ability to maintain records accurately and be able to meet deadlines consistently
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to perform normal duties with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potent
• Ability to be self-directed, organized, task and detail oriented

Requirements

• Master's degree in French OR a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in French.
• One year of post-secondary teaching experience

"Unofficial transcripts must be attached with your online application prior to submission or submitted to Human Resources immediately upon completing the application. If your transcripts are not submitted, your application may not receive full consideration."

Essential Personnel

TBD