Adjunct Instructor- Web Development/Database Programming

Weatherford College; Weatherford (TX); Hybrid; USD 33,480 - 55,800; Part time

Job summary

Weatherford College is seeking adjunct instructors for continuous recruitment. Successful candidates will provide instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses while adhering to SACS credential standards. Duties include giving timely feedback, assessing student performance, and maintaining a professional learning environment.

Applicants must possess a Master’s degree relevant to the teaching discipline. The position requires a satisfactory criminal history background check and a commitment to equal opportunity principles.

Qualifications

• Earned Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline.
• Ability to instruct in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses.
• Effective communication with students and college personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in traditional and non-traditional learning modes.
• Assess student performance and submit final grades promptly.
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior with students.

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 adds the applicant to a pool available to the departmental search committee for consideration when a need arises during 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, and mentoring students inside and outside the classroom.

Teaching Modalities

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.

Online Teaching Position

All faculty members must meet 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 the 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 promptly.
• Assess student performance; submit 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 and 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.
• Provide instruction that achieves the specific goals and objectives of all assigned courses.
• Create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory.
• Communicate effectively with students, college personnel, administration, peers, and public groups.
• Treat all persons with respect, dignity, and justice, without discrimination.
• 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.

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.