History Adjunct

South Piedmont Community College; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

South Piedmont Community College seeks a History Adjunct Instructor to offer World Civilization I and II and American History I and II in asynchronous and synchronous formats.

Assignments may be at the Monroe campus, Polkton campus, or online, with flexible scheduling across daytime, evening, and weekend slots. The ideal candidate will use Canvas, stay current in history and learning theory, and contribute to program assessment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in History or a completed Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in History.
• Community college teaching experience preferred.
• Online teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to the college’s mission and values in delivering instruction.
• Facilitate and deliver curriculum using effective learning strategies to promote student success.
• Facilitate learning through online, hybrid, and classroom activities designed to support student success.
• Participate in assessment of learning outcomes at the course level.
• Stay current with developments in history and learning theory.
• Maintain required class records and submit reports on time.
• Accept teaching assignments at Monroe campus, Polkton campus, or online with flexible scheduling.

Skills

History knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in History OR 18 graduate hours in History

Tools

Canvas

Job description

The History Adjunct Instructor provides quality learning opportunities that assist students in meeting their educational goals and career aspirations in the School of Arts and Sciences. Class offerings may include World Civilization I and II; American History I and II.

Classes are offered in asynchronous and synchronous modalities. Synchronous teaching assignments may be scheduled at the Monroe campus, Polkton campus, or online, with flexible scheduling options across daytime, evening, weekend based on departmental needs and instructor availability.

• Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to South Piedmont Community College as a learning-centered college through the College’s mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services
• Facilitate and deliver curriculum using effective learning strategies that promote student success in a learning-centered environment.
• Facilitate learning through online, hybrid, and classroom activities designed to support student success.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement planning through the assessment of learning outcomes at the course level
• Select and use appropriate learning materials and resources, including library resources, equipment, and supplies to enhance learning and to maintain program currency
• Stay current with developments in the field of technology and learning theory
• Demonstrate high-level professionalism in developing and/or implementing long- and short-range plans in accordance with the philosophy of a learning-centered college
• Continue professional development for the improvement of self and the program to meet the needs of a learning-centered college
• Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position
• Provide accessibility to students and colleagues as expected in a learning-centered college
• Maintain and submit all required class records and/or reports on time
• Ensure courses and syllabi are set up by applicable deadlines as established by your supervisor
• Accept teaching assignments scheduled at the Monroe campus, Polkton campus, or online, with flexible scheduling options across daytime, evening, and weekend based on departmental needs and instructor availability.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, the dean, or the Vice President of Academic Affairs

Required Qualifications

A Master’s degree or above in History OR completed Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in History

Preferred Qualifications

• Community college teaching experience
• Online teaching experience
• All SPCC courses use Canvas as a course delivery system. Upon hiring, adjuncts must successfully complete Canvas training experience or provide documented proof of Canvas experience.

Physical Demands

Special Conditions Eligibility Summary

South Piedmont Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees based on job related criteria without reference to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. Applicants are requested to complete questions at the end of the online application process that are strictly voluntary. Answers to these questions will not be provided to the hiring manager, selection committee, or any other employees of South Piedmont other than the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Office uses this information to maintain accurate confidential records on the composition of each applicant pool. If you require accommodation due to a disability in order to complete the application process, please make your request to the Human Resources Office.

Posting Number

Posting Number JP00732FY17-18

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Is there any reason known to you why you might be unable to perform consistently and promptly any of the job duties? If Yes, please explain.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from a position? Yes/No. If Yes, please explain.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Have you ever been convicted of a crime that has required you either by North Carolina law or any other state or federal law to register as a sex offender?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a Master’s degree or above in History OR a completed Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in History?
  • Master's degree or above in History
  • Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in History
  • Neither