Adjunct – Physical Sciences

Indian River State College; Port Saint Lucie (FL); Vor Ort; USD 950.544 - 1.067.640; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Indian River State College is seeking adjunct faculty members to prepare, instruct, and grade course materials. The instructor will maintain office hours for student meetings and participate in faculty meetings. A Master’s degree in the relevant discipline is required, while a Doctorate is preferred.

The position offers a credit rate of $690.00 - $775.00 and is open until filled. All applicants must demonstrate effective communication and teaching abilities, as well as computer literacy.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree or equivalent with 18 graduate hours in discipline.
• Proven ability to convey concepts in a comprehensible way.
• Willingness to support students from diverse backgrounds.

Aufgaben

• Prepare, instruct, and grade all class coursework.
• Maintain office hours for student consultations.
• Participate in faculty meetings and complete assigned duties.

Kenntnisse

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proven teaching skills

Computer literacy

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in teaching discipline

Doctorate in teaching discipline (Preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Prepare, instruct, and grade all class coursework. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to meet with students. Assign final grades and deliver grade justifications. Maintain a safe and effective classroom environment. Participate in department, division, and general adjunct faculty meetings. Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the specific teaching discipline, or a Master’s degree with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate hours in the discipline.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven teaching skills with the ability to convey basic concepts and theories in a practical, comprehensible way.
• Ability to recognize and respond to students from culturally diverse backgrounds and a willingness to make students active partners in the teaching/learning process.
• Computer literacy and experience using computers in the classroom, with a willingness to apply technology and innovative approaches to teaching.
• All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS).
• Preferred:
• Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in the teaching discipline.
• Two to five years of teaching experience at a post-secondary institution.

Physical Requirements

This position requires an ability to sit and stand for extended periods, present oral lectures/demonstrations, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. Some lifting of computer and electronic equipment may be required. Manual dexterity to operate standard office machines such as copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary is required. All employees must follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

Classification: Adjunct

Supervisory: No

FLSA Exempt: Yes

Employment Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Compensation and Application Deadline: Credit rate $690.00 - $775.00 | Open until filled | Commensurate with Degree/Experience Level