English Composition Adjunct Professor

Oklahoma City Community College; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 866,510 - 1,172,337; Part time

Job summary

Oklahoma City Community College seeks an adjunct professor in English with a Master’s Degree and 18 graduate hours in English Composition. The role emphasizes delivering quality instruction, supporting student success, and upholding curriculum integrity.

The instructor will teach courses in English, Humanities, or Philosophy, participate in department and college meetings, and align with program goals. Day/evening/online teaching is required as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in English Composition or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and support student learning.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and common computer software.
• Familiar with or willing to learn LMS like MineOnline and Moodle.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible teaching style and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in English, Humanities, or Philosophy courses.
• Support curriculum integrity and student success within the division and college.
• Engage in department and college meetings and contribute to program assessment.
• Offer clear course objectives, prepared activities, and timely feedback to students.
• Work a variety of hours (day, evening, weekend, online) as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Reading comprehension

Education

Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours in English Composition

Tools

Moodle

MineOnline

Microsoft Office

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring Master’s Degree and the 18 graduate level courses.

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at [phone], Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Posting Number

Posting Number Adjunct_0401906

Classification Title

Classification Title Adjunct Professor

Working Title

Datatel Position ID AEHD6ADJENGL1A

Annual Hours

Annual Hours As needed or assigned.

Placement Range

Placement Range $740 per Credit Hour

Position Type

Position Type Adjunct Faculty

Job Category

General Description

An adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the division to which the adjunct faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole.

What position does this position report to?

What position does this position report to? Dean of Arts, English, and Humanities

What position(s) reports to this position?

None.

Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours in the field of English Composition or comparable graduate courses.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated positive human relations and communications skills;
• Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software;
• Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles;
• Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education;
• Support and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional system;
• Able to work well as a team member in an instructional unit;
• Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts;
• Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups;
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn computerized tutorial programs;
• Must be punctual and reliable;
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs and Learning Management Systems used in the Division and on campus (such as MineOnline and Moodle);
• Organization and attention to detail;
• Agreeable to meet stated expectations such as being available during office hours and providing means of communication with supervisor(s) and/or the Division office.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Sedentary work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES :

This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to frequently listen to and communicate with students, faculty, and staff to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.

This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer, other office equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents, answer email correspondence, and complete other activities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

3. VISUAL ACUITY :

This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

4. WORKING CONDITIONS

This position’s essential functions are performed in an indoor classroom or office setting.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Required Training

Work Hours

Day, evening, weekend, and/or online as required by section assignment. May be asked to teach concurrent sections at local high schools.

Department

Department Division of Arts, English & Humanities

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/22/2023

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

HR Contact

HR Contact Beth Holmes

Job Duties

Job Duties

Job Duties (Position Specific)

(The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement)

Essential Functions:

An adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses that the adjunct faculty member and the dean/coordinator agree will be taught. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, fair and understandable grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom.

In addition to the primary responsibility for supporting student learning, an adjunct faculty member is expected to:

• Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department;
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and College administrators;
• Attend department, division, and College meetings as required;
• Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline;
• Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments;
• Support the Division’s and College’s vision, mission, goals, and priorities.

Course(s) this position may teach include:

Any courses taught within the English, Humanities, or Philosophy disciplines.

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures)

Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.

Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.

Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.

Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC’s established safety and health procedures and practices.

Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a minimum of a Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours in the field of English Composition or comparable graduate courses?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is your teaching schedule availability?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you attached the required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript confirming successful completion of Master's Degree and graduate hours?**(Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered.)**
  • Yes
  • No