Construction Management - Adjunct Faculty/Instructor

South College; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Front Loaded PTO

Tuition Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) – with Employer Contribution

Job summary

South College in Knoxville seeks adjunct (part-time) faculty to provide quality instruction across assigned courses within the approved program curriculum, contributing to outcomes and continuous improvement. You may join curriculum development efforts, participate in committees, and engage in professional development; communication and timely documentation are emphasized.

Master's or Doctorate in discipline, or a Master’s with 18 in discipline; teaching or practical experience and licensure

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s in discipline or Master’s with 18 in discipline.
• Prior teaching and/or practical/clinical experience preferred.
• Documentation of applicable licenses/certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in each assigned course within the approved program curriculum.
• Assist in development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and student learning outcomes.
• Participate in professional development and, where invited, in committees.
• Respond promptly to information requests and maintain professional communication standards.
• Ensure documentation and deadlines for program requirements are met.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Doctorate or Master’s degree in discipline

Master’s degree with 18 in discipline

Job description

Benefits

• Front Loaded PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) – with Employer Contribution

South College -

We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

20,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The major responsibility of all faculty members is to provide quality instruction in each assigned course within the approved academic program curriculum.
• As appropriate, the Dean/Department Chair may solicit assistance in the development, implementation, and continuous evaluation of the curriculum, including sequence of courses and student learning outcomes.
• Though not required, the adjunct faculty member is invited and encouraged to participate as appropriate in institution/school/department committees.
• Though not required, the adjunct (part-time) faculty member is encouraged to participate in scholarship and service activities to assist in meeting the South College outcomes identified for these areas.
• The adjunct (part-time) faculty member should respond, in a timely manner, to specific and general information requests from the institution and administrative officials, prospective employers, professional organizations, public agencies, civic organizations, private foundations, general public, and students, as appropriate. At all times, promote appropriate standards of linguistic expression in both written and oral communications.
• Ensure that all academic program requirements and forms of documentation (e.g., clinical evaluations, competency documentation) are completed as required for each student and submitted per established deadlines.
• Ensure all faculty expectations are met on a weekly basis.
• Appropriately manage all classroom activities.
• Be reasonably accessible to students for questions and assistance.
• Monitor educational and professional literature for the best practices in areas related to courses taught.
• Assist with the development of curricular and policy changes as requested by the Dean/Department Chair.
• Assist with the selection of new textbooks as appropriate.
• Adjunct (part-time) faculty members teaching on a regular basis are required to participate in professional development activities – minimum of 1 per year.
• Though not required, adjunct (part-time) faculty members are encouraged to actively participate in institutions and/or School/Department committees assigned to or volunteered for.
• Adhere to all institutional and School/Department policies as described in the job description, employee/faculty handbook, or other separate guidelines and memoranda.
• Advanced verbal and written communication often in stressful situations involving students or co-workers
• Fast-paced work environment requiring quick adaptation skills in a changing strategic and tactical workplace
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Dean/Department Chair.

Requirements

Associate Degree Programs:

• Doctorate or Master’s degree in discipline or Master’s degree with 18 in discipline.

Baccalaureate Degree Programs:

• Doctorate or Master’s degree in discipline or Master’s degree with 18 in discipline.

Experience

• Prior teaching experience and/or practical/clinical experience in the discipline preferred.

Licensure

• Documentation of applicable licenses/certifications is required.