Adjunct Math Instructor — Inspire Learning & Mastery

Western-Dakota-Technical-College; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Dakota Technical College seeks adjunct instructors to deliver course content in their fields, including planning, preparation, and delivery of lecture and lab instruction across all training levels.

Compensation varies by degree level: $27.35 per workload hour for BA/BS or lower, $29.76 for MA/MS, and $31.92 plus a $125 per credit hour stipend for Doctorate. All degrees must be from accredited institutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (Master's for transferrable courses) from an accredited university or college in the appropriate field or discipline area of instruction and a minimum of one year of directly related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the work and discipline area.
• Proficient in skills as they relate to the program's operations.
• Work well under pressure.
• Take the initiative.
• Fundamentals of classroom management.
• Adhere to WDTC policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in all group sizes.
• Demonstrated ability in oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the internet, interactive technology, simulation when appropriate.
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.
• Incorporate core competencies into curriculum.
• Promote student success by building positive interpersonal relationships with staff, students and colleagues at WDTC.
• Develop, update and post course syllabi in a timely manner.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters as required after each class according to established deadlines.
• Participate in program assessment activities as requested.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
• Teach classes as assigned and in accordance with the catalog description, the master syllabus, the stipulations of WDTC, and the interest of the industry.
• Meet with each class as scheduled and hold classes for the time frame as designated in the class schedule.
• Record and provide attendance data in accordance with school's policies and procedures.
• Perform job responsibilities as outlined in faculty handbook.
• Adhere to FERPA regulations.
• Exercise stewardship of school's facilities and materials.
• Follow WDTC policies and procedures.
• Complete Adjunct Orientation and required annual compliance activities.
• Act in a professional manner as delineated in the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers(Appendix B)
• Maintain professional classrooms, shops, labs and office areas.
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.

Skills

Subject matter mastery

Teaching performance

Evaluation skills

FERPA compliance

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Master's for transferrable courses)

Job description

Western Dakota Technical College seeks adjunct instructors to deliver course content in their fields, including planning, preparation, and delivery of lecture and lab instruction across all training levels.

Compensation varies by degree level: $27.35 per workload hour for BA/BS or lower, $29.76 for MA/MS, and $31.92 plus a $125 per credit hour stipend for Doctorate. All degrees must be from accredited institutions.