Adjunct Instructor- Government

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE; Weatherford (TX); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE is looking for adjunct instructors to contribute to the academic success of students. The role involves teaching approved courses, engaging in instructional preparation, and providing timely feedback to students.

Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or equivalent credentials. Responsibilities also include maintaining a professional environment, attending meetings, and participating in training sessions.

Flexibility to teach evenings or weekends is preferred. This position is security sensitive and requires a background check.

Qualifications

• Earned Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline.
• Ability to teach courses in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes.
• Capability to provide timely feedback and maintain student communications.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the approved discipline and maintain an effective learning environment.
• Assess student performance and submit final grades on time.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings and complete required training.

Skills

Instruction in face-to-face and online courses

Effective communication

Ability to create a learning environment

Ethical professional behavior

Education

Master’s degree in the teaching discipline

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Applying for an adjunct appointment would add the applicant to a pool which is available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case a need arises for the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants on an as needed basis.

Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom.

The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned. Teaching modalities may be face-to-face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or within the context of dual credit instruction. Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction.

All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

Flexibility to teach evenings, Friday, or weekend courses is preferred.

Required Education

All faculty members must provide minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) credential standards which normally include 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 application.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Faculty are expected to provide instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes and engage in instructional preparation. Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications in a timely manner. Assessment of student performance; including submission of final grades in a timely fashion. Maintain ethical and professional behavior. Be available to students by appointment. Attend adjunct faculty meetings. Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels. Complete any required training. Other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Each adjunct faculty member must demonstrate the ability to instruct in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses; ability to provide instruction that will achieve the specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses; ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory; ability to communicate effectively with students, college personnel and administration, peers and public groups; ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity; ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources; and, ability to observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.

Special Instructions

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.

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.