Engaging Part-Time Philosophy Instructor (Adjunct)

Moberly Area Community College (MO); Moberly (MO); On-site; USD 551,000 - 827,000; Part time

Job summary

MACC is seeking candidates for part-time adjunct faculty positions contracted for a semester, with pay on a per credit hour basis. Adjuncts are added to a pool and credentials kept on file for three years.

A Master's degree and 18 graduate hours in the subject area are required, and teaching experience is preferred. Positions depend on enrollment across MACC sites; availability may include day, evening, distance education, or any campus location.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field required.
• Minimum of 18 graduate hours in the subject area.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes assigned by the administration which could include day, evening, dual credit, distance education, or any campus location.
• Provide effective instruction that encompasses active and meaningful learning activities and frequent and timely feedback to students regarding their progress.
• Develop course materials/handouts, lectures and labs, and update regularly to ensure relevancy, currency, and alignment with common course syllabus.
• Provide students with a course syllabus which aligns with the common course syllabus and provide information detailing learning expectations, major assignments, and methods of evaluation.
• Utilize course-adopted textbook(s) and/or course resources.
• Keep adequate course records including grades and attendance and submit required records to the designated office by the established date.
• Maintain three office hours per week (if teaching at least nine credit hours) and provide a copy of office hours to the appropriate dean.
• Follow college-wide student attendance policy and drop non-attending students in a timely manner.
• Refer at-risk students to available support resources and interventions.
• Attend faculty meetings if requested by the dean.
• Check college email regularly and maintain effective communication with students, administrators, lead instructors, faculty colleagues, etc.
• Participate in professional growth activities and service opportunities as appropriate/approved.
• Collaborate with colleagues and administrators to achieve shared goals and strategic plan priorities.
• Submit updated/current college transcripts to the Human Resources Office, showing all college work earned at both the graduate and undergraduate level, along with all degrees granted.
• Carry out the policies developed by the Board of Trustees as executed and interpreted by the administration; and
• Perform other duties assigned by the appropriate dean, the Vice President for Instruction, or the President.

Education

Master's degree in related field

Minimum of 18 graduate hours in the subject area

Job description

MACC is seeking candidates for part-time adjunct faculty positions contracted for a semester, with pay on a per credit hour basis. Adjuncts are added to a pool and credentials kept on file for three years.

A Master's degree and 18 graduate hours in the subject area are required, and teaching experience is preferred. Positions depend on enrollment across MACC sites; availability may include day, evening, distance education, or any campus location.