Adjunct Instructors- Career and Technical Education Programs

Northeast Iowa Community College; Peosta, Calmar Township (IA, IA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A regional community college seeks Adjunct Instructors for various Career and Technical Education programs. Candidates should possess substantial work experience in their area of instruction and demonstrate effective teaching skills. Responsibilities include curriculum development, student evaluation, and engagement in professional activities. The role supports a diverse learning environment and requires strong communication abilities. Positions are part-time, and hiring is ongoing based on demand.

Qualifications

• Must have significant work experience in the vocational area to be taught.
• Necessary skills to teach/evaluate student performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction in designated areas.
• Engage in professional development activities regularly.
• Represent the college positively.
• Assist in developing retention and recruiting strategies.

Skills

Comprehensive understanding in the area of instruction

Curriculum development skills

Effective communication

Sensitivity to diverse student population

Education

Special training and minimum of 6000 hours of relevant work experience

Job description

Adjunct Instructors – Career and Technical Education Programs

An adjunct pool is being established to enable NICC to pre-qualify adjunct faculty for rapid hire as positions become available.

Position Information

Position Title: Adjunct Instructors – Career and Technical Education Programs

Posting Number: F00061

Full-Time/Part-Time: Part Time

Campus/Center: Calmar or Peosta

Location: Calmar or Peosta, IA

Position Summary

Provide effective instruction and carry out assigned related responsibilities.

Areas of instruction include Agriculture, Beef Science Technology, Auto Tech, Carpentry, Dairy, Electrical, Automotive Mechanics, CNC, Diesel, Electronic Technology, Gas Utilities, HVAC, Industrial Maintenance, and Welding.

Qualifications

Special training and a minimum of 6,000 hours or recent relevant work experience in the occupational area in which the candidate wishes to teach.

Areas: Agriculture, Beef Science Technology, Auto Tech, Carpentry, Dairy, Electrical, Automotive Mechanics, CNC, Diesel, Electronic Technology, Gas Utilities, HVAC, Industrial Maintenance, and Welding.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Possess a comprehensive understanding and direct experience within the area of instruction.
• Possess necessary skills to organize and develop relevant curriculum and teach/evaluate student performance. Delivery of duties may include daytime, evenings, and/or weekends.
• Meet all initial credential requirements and maintain credentialing in compliance with NICC Quality Faculty Plan.
• Regularly engage in professional development activities, staying abreast of technological advances in the area of teaching.
• Represent the college in a professional, positive manner with prospective, former and current students, staff, faculty, administrators, employers and community contacts.
• Possess the ability to demonstrate respect for and sensitivity to a diverse student population.
• Possess ability to develop, organize, and present various curriculum concepts to a wide diversity of students.
• Establish and maintain positive personal/professional working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and all community contacts.
• Possess ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Possess ability to work with personalities of diverse backgrounds in the classroom and in work groups with colleagues.
• Assist with development of retention and recruiting strategies.
• As an NICC employee, support the college mission and maintain conduct in a positive/professional manner which comports with NICC policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Functions

Provide effective instruction and carry out assigned related responsibilities in the following areas: Agriculture, Beef Science Technology, Auto Tech, Carpentry, Dairy, Electrical, Automotive Mechanics, CNC, Diesel, Electronic Technology, Gas Utilities, HVAC, Industrial Maintenance, and Welding.

Open Date

11/12/2015

Close Date

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

An adjunct pool is being established to enable NICC to pre-qualify adjunct faculty for rapid hire as positions become available.

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