Adjunct Reading Learning Support Faculty (Pool)

Motlow State Community College; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 689,000 - 964,000; Part time

Job summary

Motlow State Community College is seeking adjunct Reading Learning Support Faculty to teach courses across multiple campuses, including dual enrollment classes at area high schools. The pool position requires delivering high-quality instruction aligned with catalog descriptions and approved syllabi.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in discipline or equivalent with regional accreditation. Preferred candidates hold a doctoral degree and CC teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in discipline or a qualifying field earned from a regionally accredited institution by the application date.
• Master's degree in any field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in discipline or a qualifying field earned from a regionally accredited college or university by the application date.
• Doctoral degree and three years CC teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned in accordance with catalog descriptions and syllabi; teach dual enrollment classes at area high schools; travel to multiple campuses.
• Collaborate with faculty and leadership on curricular and programmatic issues.
• Support students and activities in line with the college’s strategic goals.
• Stay current with developments in the teaching discipline and update instruction accordingly.
• Maintain availability to communicate with and meet students regarding coursework.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

FERPA knowledge

Educational instruction

Education

Master's degree in discipline

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours

Tools

Banner system

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Email/internet

Job description

MOTLOW STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

is accepting applications for the following position:

Adjunct Reading Learning Support Faculty (Pool)

Position Summary

Pool Position

Campus

Any

Position number

BA9970

Salary

$500-$700 per credit hour

Motlow State is located in the beautiful rolling hills of middle Tennessee and has four campuses that serve students from eleven counties. Motlow positions are contingent upon funding availability and budget approval.

General Function

Provide high-quality, effective instruction in accordance with the catalog description and approved course syllabus for assigned courses. Facilitate student learning and evaluate student performance using each course's standards and learning objectives as a guide. Provide appropriate academic support and guidance to students regarding course content and related academic or career goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in discipline or a qualifying field earned from a regionally accredited institution by the application date or a Master's degree in any field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in discipline or a qualifying field earned from a regionally accredited college or university by the application date.

Qualifying Fields

• Reading
• Language Arts Education
• Adult Education
• Reading Education
• Literacy Studies

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree in discipline or a qualifying field earned from a regionally accredited institution and three years of Community College teaching experience. Ability to teach in an additional Motlow State teaching field

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned in accordance with the catalog description and the approved course syllabus; Teach dual enrollment classes at area high schools as assigned; Travel to multiple campuses as assigned
• Collaborate collegially with faculty, department lead/program director, and academic leadership about curricular and programmatic issues and needs
• Collaborate collegially with faculty, administration and staff to support the students, strategic plan, goals and business operations of the college; Work collegially as part of both discipline-specific and multidisciplinary teams
• Stay current with developments in the teaching discipline, including relevant scholarship, professional practices, and emerging instructional approaches, and incorporate appropriate updates into course instruction to support effective student learning.
• Support curricular and co-curricular activities within the college
• Teach up to 12 credit hours per semester as assigned
• Maintain availability to communicate with and meet students regarding coursework and participate in occasional meetings or instructional activities as requested by the department
• Respond promptly to the Dean's requests
• Submit all requested paperwork timely and completely
• Perform all duties in accordance with both TBR and MSCC policies
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies.
• Strong computer skills, to include college database (Banner) management, word processing, creating spreadsheets, e‑mail, and the internet
• Knowledge of confidentiality statutes and policies as they apply to FERPA
• Ability to effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally, with students, fellow employees, college administrators, and other stakeholders.

Human Resources Office, Dept. 200

Motlow State Community College

Telephone [phone], TDD (931 393-1621)

E-mail: [e-mail]

Website: www.mscc.edu

Motlow College is an EEO/Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/Sections 504/ADA Employer

Motlow State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.