Adjunct - Italian

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 48,216,000 - 57,859,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. seeks an Adjunct Instructor of Italian to teach assigned courses and support student learning at the Columbus, Ohio campus. The successful candidate will design engaging curricula, use technology to enhance instruction, and maintain records in line with college policies.

The position is part‑time with a focus on inclusive teaching, student engagement, and timely feedback to learners. Experience in higher education settings is valued.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Italian is required.
• A Master’s degree in a related subject with at least 18 graduate‑level Italian credits is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled.
• Designs curriculum to foster talent in students while modeling inclusive teaching strategies.
• Considers individual differences of students to design and support learning activities.
• Uses technology in instruction and communicates expectations for its use to students.
• Keeps accurate records and maintains attendance in accordance with policies.
• Distributes and maintains syllabi that meet departmental requirements.
• Engages in meetings with department leadership for teaching duties and professional development.

Education

Master’s degree in Italian

Master’s degree in relevant subject and 18 graduate‑level credit hours in Italian

Job description

Job Description

The Adjunct – Italian position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom, with major emphasis placed on teaching, supporting and evaluating students. This role provides instruction and monitors teaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chair, or other leadership members. The Adjunct must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups of people with complicated material.

Instruction & Student Learning

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled.
• Designs curriculum to foster talent in students while modeling inclusive teaching strategies.
• Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.
• Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology.
• Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grad estimates timely, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.
• Distributes and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporates departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements.
• Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.

Student Engagement & Advisement

• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners.
• Maintains posted office hours in accordance with department and campus policies of the College.
• Uses technology to assist in communication with students.
• Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Italian

OR

• Master’s degree in relevant subject and a minimum of 18 graduate-level credit hours in Italian.

Additional Information

• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

*CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Compensation Details

Compensation: $56.88 per contact hour

Contact Hour: Two hours equals one contact hour

Hours: Maximum of 12 contact hours per week

Full Time/Part Time

Part time