Adjunct Instructor Public Speaking

Independence Community College; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 767,151 - 1,092,609; Part time

Job summary

Independence Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to organize and teach online classes. Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction, managing the teaching environment, and providing feedback to students.

A Master’s degree in the relevant discipline is required, along with preferred experience in higher education teaching. Knowledge of the Canvas learning management platform is a plus. The position is compensated at a rate of $675 per credit hour taught.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the chosen discipline, or in a related field with 18 graduate credits.
• Experience in higher education teaching preferred.
• Familiarity with learning management systems like Canvas.

Responsibilities

• Organize and teach online classes as assigned.
• Deliver quality instruction that prepares students for further education and/or the workplace.
• Manage the teaching environment to serve all learners.
• Provide regular and timely evaluation feedback to students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Familiarity with Canvas

Education

Master’s degree in the chosen discipline or related field

Job description

Title: Adjunct Faculty

Location: Independence High School, Independence Community College

Essential Job Duties

• Organize and teach online classes as assigned.
• Deliver quality instruction that prepares students for further education and/or the workplace.
• Manage the teaching environment to serve all learners.
• Provide regular and timely evaluation feedback to students.
• Maintain student attendance records.
• Submit mid‑term and final grades.
• Participate in institutional effectiveness initiatives including assessment and evaluation.
• Demonstrate professionalism with faculty, administration, staff and students.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree in the chosen discipline, or a master’s degree in a related field with 18 graduate credits in the concentration.

Preferred

• Higher education teaching experience.
• Experience with the Canvas learning management platform.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. The employee may occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary / Wage

$675 per credit hour taught

Application Process

Applicants must thoroughly complete the online application process by:

• Completing the ICC Application of Employment
• Attaching the required transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for the application process. If hired, official transcripts for all the degree(s) awarded must be submitted to Human Resources within 10 days of the first day of employment.
• Providing three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses.
• Note: Each applicant recommended for employment must successfully pass a background check.

Independence Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversifying its workforce and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

All applicant information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.