Adjunct Instructor- Speech [Wise County Campus]

Weatherford College; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Weatherford College is looking for qualified adjunct instructors to join their faculty pool. Successful candidates will be responsible for teaching courses, mentoring students in various formats including face‑to‑face and online, and maintaining a professional learning environment.

The position requires a Master's degree in the teaching discipline, alongside effective communication and instructional skills. This position is security sensitive and requires background checks.

Qualifications

• Earned Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or equivalent credentials.
• Ability to teach in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses.
• Excellent communication skills with students and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses and mentor students in various learning modalities.
• Create and maintain effective learning environments.
• Provide timely feedback and assess student performance.

Skills

Effective communication

Instruction in multiple modalities

Professionalism

Education

Master’s degree in the teaching discipline

18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline

Job description

Job Description Summary

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 that 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach 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.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned (face‑to‑face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or dual credit instruction).
• 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.
• Assess 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.

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses.
• Provide instruction that will achieve the specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses.
• Create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory.
• Communicate effectively with students, college personnel and administration, peers and public groups.
• 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.
• Exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources.
• Observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.

Special Instructions to Applicants

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.

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.