Natural Science Adjunct Instructor

Jackson College; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Jackson College is seeking part-time adjunct instructors to teach Natural Science courses based on the instructor’s qualifications. Positions are non-full-time and assignments may vary by semester and enrollment.

Typical duties include evaluating student work, preparing instructional materials for in-person or online delivery, facilitating discussions, and administering exams. Must hold a Master’s degree or higher in Natural Science or related fields; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Natural Science, Physics, Geology or Astronomy (or 18 graduate credits in Natural Science, Physics, Geology and/or Astronomy)
• Experience teaching at the college level preferred
• Ability to work with diverse student populations and schedules

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and grade students’ work and progress.
• Prepare and deliver instructional materials for in-person or online courses.
• Lead discussions and facilitate active learning in class.
• Administer exams and provide timely feedback.
• Assist students in accessing college resources and services.
• Adapt teaching variables to enrollment fluctuations and scheduling constraints

Skills

Teaching

Course design

Student assessment

Classroom management

Education

Master's degree or higher in Natural Science or related field

Tools

Online teaching platforms

Job description

Description

Teach courses in Natural Science based on instructor's qualifications.

Description

Teach courses in Natural Science based on instructor's qualifications. Adjunct instructor positions are part-time. Teaching assignments will vary from semester to semester and are based on enrollment. Therefore, there may be semesters where no assignments are available.

IMMEDIATE NEED FOR INSTRUCTORS IN OUR CEP-ST. LOUIS LOCATION

Essential Functions

• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments and papers.
• Prepare and deliver instructional materials (i.e. syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts) in person and/or on-line.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations.
• Participate in required reporting processes (i.e. grades, participation, etc.).
• Assist students in connecting to college resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Master degree or higher in Natural Science, Physics, Geology or Astronomy OR a Master degree or higher in another field with 18 graduate credits in Natural Science, Physics, Geology and/or Astronomy.

Supplemental Information

Unofficial transcripts may be used as part of the selection process however those selected to teach at Jackson College will be required to provide official transcripts for all degrees held.

Jackson College is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

Adjunct instructors are not employed directly by Jackson College with the exception of those receiving a pension from the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System. All others are employed by EDUStaff, LLC. If you are selected to teach at Jackson College you will be required to complete EDUStaff's employment application and on-boarding processes. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background as part of the employment process.

A copy of Jackson College's Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report is available on the JC Campus Safety & Security website. The security report contains crime statistics for the previous three years (2014-2016) for all of our campus locations and the annual fire safety report, which contains statistics for any reported fires in campus housing units and fire safety systems in these buildings. Additionally, the report contains policies, available resources and information concerning personal safety, fire safety and reporting procedures for both crimes and fires.

Applicants have rights under Federal employment laws. Jackson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.