Adjunct Pool - Career & Technical Education

North Iowa Area Community College; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Iowa seeks qualified adjunct instructors for various fields, including aviation and health sciences. Instructors are responsible for delivering effective instruction and facilitating student success. Candidates must hold a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Previous teaching experience is preferred, and effective communication is essential. The role offers flexibility in class delivery formats, including online and face-to-face options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree with experience in a relevant content area.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Must have effective communication and technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver instruction aligning with course competencies.
• Evaluate attendance and assess student performance.
• Maintain regular availability for student meetings.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Technology skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in the content area

Associate's degree with 3,000 hours experience

Specialized training with 6,000 hours experience

Job description

ADJUNCT POOL - CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

NIACC seeks to expand its pool of qualified adjunct instructors. Applicants in the listed contact areas may be contacted according to institutional need in the current or upcoming academic year.

• Aviation
• Building Trades
• Computer Networking
• Health Information Technology
• Health Sciences
• Nursing - Clinical Instructors
• Welding

Basic Function: Adjunct instructors are independently responsible for the effective delivery of course instruction and the facilitation of student learning and success.

Qualifications: Possess one of the following combinations of education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in the content area
• Associate's degree with 3,000 hours or more of recent and relevant experience in the content area
• Specialized training with a minimum of 6,000 hours of recent and relevant experience in the content area

Previous teaching experience preferred; effective communication and technology skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and deliver instruction in the content area, aligning with course competencies, syllabi, and College policies and procedures.
• Evaluate, record, and report attendance; assess student performance and provide regular, constructive feedback.
• Be regularly available to meet with students (in-person or online) as necessary.
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, faculty; communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Perform work according to assigned schedule; classes may be held face-to-face (on-campus, off-site, at regional centers) or online, and may include day or evening hours.
• Perform additional duties in relation to the responsibilities of the position as assigned by the Division Chair and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs & Student Learning.

NIACC Core Principles

All employees are expected to adhere to all NIACC policies and procedures. NIACC administration, faculty, and staff value a positive working environment and an environment of mutual respect; therefore, all employees are to maintain a positive attitude and respect for others when working with all NIACC departments, employees, students, partners, and the public.

Updated 12/2023