Instructor, Teacher Education - Adjunct Pool

IMDiversity; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

IMDiversity is looking for an Instructor in Teacher Education to join their adjunct pool in Houston, TX. This position involves teaching courses that adhere to higher education standards and engaging with students to foster their learning.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Education and have at least 3 years of full-time teaching experience, preferably with college-level teaching. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a diverse environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education required.
• 3 years of full-time teaching experience in Pre-K through 12th grade required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Teach using effective methodologies and support activities that encourage student learning.
• Maintain professional relationships with students and provide academic advising.
• Participate in professional development and institutional service activities.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Master's degree in Education

Tools

Learning management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Instructor, Teacher Education - Adjunct Pool
Houston Community College in Houston, TX

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Category: Teacher Education

Summary

Provide the expertise and knowledge that support the college curriculum and programs. Establish courses following accepted higher education standards, teach students using a variety of effective methodologies and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning. Demonstrate expertise and experience in classroom teaching. The role of the Instructional Faculty encompasses teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development, and institutional and community service.

Responsibilities

Teaching

• Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline;
• Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods;
• Develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college, discipline, and departmental guidelines;
• Plan, develop, and use a variety of innovative teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives/learning outcomes and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds;
• Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives/learning outcomes and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner;
• Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines;
• Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials;
• Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional and program/discipline needs including, but not limited to, dual credit sections at partner school districts;
• Teach in the modalities of face-to-face, hybrid, online (synchronous or asynchronous), or any combination of modalities;
• Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously. Where appropriate, assist the chair with the routine maintenance of instructional laboratories;
• Demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies;
• Submit all grades, attendance rosters, or any other required items at the stipulated time.

Academic Advising

• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community;
• Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods. Provide advice and assistance to students regarding instructional or program-specific issues;
• Make presentations on a particular academic field or program - its subject matter, objectives, opportunities for further study (transfer opportunities), and opportunities for work (co-ops, part-time, work-study) and careers, special clubs, and activities available, support services, scholarships, etc., as needed, in collaboration with the program coordinator/chair;
• Work with Chair/Director to take on appropriate academic advising activities as needed by the College and Department. (For examples, please refer to the HCC Faculty Workload Guidelines).

Professional Development

• Establish annual objectives for professional growth in consultation with the department chair;
• Keep pace with developments in the discipline;
• Learn and apply innovative technologies that support student learning;
• Participate in the evaluation process for self, department, and college.

Institutional and Community Service

• Participate in scheduled institutional service activities including opening week events, conference days, and commencement exercises, graduation;
• Participate in discipline committee or program meetings and activities;
• Actively participate in department, college or system meetings and/ or committees;
• Be familiar with and adhere to all policies and procedures of HCCS;
• Participate in college-related activities such as student activities, selection of faculty, community education, recruitment of students, and/or special programs;
• Participate in business and/or student activities and/or community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission of HCCS;
• Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards;
• Participate in the HCCS planning process by assisting in the formulation of departmental objectives and goals and in establishing budget priorities;
• Review, evaluate, and revise program curricula and practices as needed, in collaboration with the chair/coordinator to assure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines and requirements of business/ industry, and higher education;
• Assist in the articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post-secondary institutions.

Qualifications

Education

Master's degree in Education (i.e. Teaching & Learning, Elementary or Secondary Teaching, Administration, Curriculum & Instruction, Special Education, Gifted & Talented, Early Childhood or Bilingual Education) required.

Master's or higher with 18 completed graduate hours in the aforementioned qualifying fields preferred.

Copy of transcript conferring required degree and certification(s) must accompany application.

Experience

3 years of full-time teaching experience in Pre-K through 12th grade required.

1 year of college-level teaching experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess the ability to work in a diverse work environment;
• Willing and able to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city;
• Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software are required;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population;
• Possess good organizational and planning skills;
• Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities;
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment;
• Self-disciplined and able to effectively manage others.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.