Applicant Pool for Adjunct Faculty, Geography

Owens Community College; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Owens Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Geography to provide high-quality teaching to undergraduate students. Responsibilities include developing syllabi, preparing lesson plans, and utilizing effective classroom management techniques.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Geography or a closely related field, alongside essential skills in communication and problem-solving. A commitment to the college's mission of service and innovation is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 18 credit hours of coursework in Geography required.
• Knowledge of teaching methodologies and learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate geography classes in-person or online.
• Develop course syllabus and lesson plans.
• Evaluate student work fairly and provide timely feedback.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Computer use

Education

Master’s degree in Geography or a closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Blackboard

Job description

Advertised Position Title: Applicant Pool for Adjunct Faculty, Geography. Job Description: The primary responsibility for this position is teaching geography to undergraduate students.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

This position requires classroom and/or online instruction in the discipline. The instructor must be knowledgeable in the discipline and must provide high quality instruction. The instructor must have a demonstrated knowledge of and integration of appropriate practices of teaching to different learning styles.

• Written and oral communication
• Problem-solving
• Critical thinking
• Computer use, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and/or other required programs, Blackboard, and Owens email

Abilities

• Integrate a variety of methodologies in order to facilitate student learning
• Understand the needs of community college students
• Manage a classroom, including organizing and presenting material, designing lessons and activities that facilitate student learning, and monitoring student behavior and performance
• Follow instructions and meet deadlines
• Recognize students’ strengths and weaknesses in the discipline and provide feedback to students in a way that facilitates their learning
• Evaluate student work fairly using Department guidelines

Essential Functions

TEACHESCLASSES

• Develops a syllabus for the class using the assigned syllabus shell, including designing an evaluation procedure that falls within the parameters of the syllabus shell and creating a calendar of assignments in accordance with the course outline
• Prepares lesson plans and conducts classes during the scheduled times using the Department-approved text(s)
• Follows Department guidelines for course content and best practices
• Meets classes on all scheduled dates during the assigned semester
• Meets classes on time and holds classes for their fully allotted time
• If teaching online, respects the Owens Community College Standards for Web Instruction
• Uses appropriate classroom management techniques
• Uses appropriate means and methods of technology

CREATESANDMAINTAINSASSIGNMENTS,EVALUATIVEMEASURES,ANDRECORDS

• Creates and evaluates assignments, evaluative measures, and activities appropriate to the class
• Assigns grades to student work
• Returns the graded assignments, evaluative measures, and activities to the students in a timely manner, maintaining the general guideline of returning student work and posting grades within a week
• Makes accurate and thorough records of student attendance and reports student attendance as required by published deadlines
• Maintains an accurate and thorough electronic grade book
• At the end of the term, reports grades to the Records Office by the deadline and submits electronic copies of grade book and attendance to the Department course management site
• Administers course evaluations as instructed by the College

COMMUNICATES EFFECTIVELY

• Uses the College’s course management system for assigned courses and department matters as appropriate
• Uses MS Office Suite and/or other required (and Owens-system-compatible and approved) programs
• Submits electronic copies of all requested documents, including syllabi, grade books, attendance records, and other files as required, to the Department course management site
• Accesses Owens email account at least every other day to communicate adequately with students and with the Department Chair, maintaining the general guideline of reading and replying to all required messages within 48 hours
• Checks campus mailbox at least once a week
• Responds to student inquiries outside of class in a timely manner
• Is available to meet additionally with students outside of class, if necessary

ENGAGES IN OTHER DEPARTMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES

• Attends Department and College workshops, training sessions, and development activities as needed
• Attends Department and College meetings as necessary
• Participates in student learning assessment activities
• Performs other departmental duties, as assigned

SUPPORTS MISSION, VISION, AND CORE VALUES

• Exhibits the College Core Values of Service, Learning, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence
• Supports the College Mission and Vision
• Supports the School of Arts and Sciences Mission and Vision
• Displays professional and collegial behavior toward all students, colleagues, supervisors, and the entire college community, at all times

Other Characteristics

• Embodiment of the Owens Core Values: Service, Learning, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence
• Enthusiasm for teaching
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Patience and flexibility

Minimum Education/Experience

Master’s degree in Geography or a master’s degree in a closely related field with at least 18 credit hours of graduate-level coursework in Geography.

EEO Statement

Owens Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Owens Community College, please call [phone] or email [e-mail].