Non-Credit Adjunct Instructor

Kaskaskia College; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Illinois seeks an Adjunct Faculty Member to perform instructional duties and support students through effective teaching. Ideal candidates will have strong communication, organizational, and presentation skills, and a commitment to community college values. The position involves preparing syllabi, assessing student learning, and engaging with the college community. Travel within the college district may be required.

Qualifications

• Commitment to community college mission and philosophy.
• Willingness to teach in the classroom and through alternative delivery methods.
• Keep abreast of current trends and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform instructional duties for the assigned subject area.
• Prepare or update syllabi as assigned.
• Assess student learning and participate in college-wide assessment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organization skills

Presentation skills

Ability to work with a diverse community

Education

Qualifications required for area of teaching

Job description

To perform instruction and other related duties in the Colleges instructional program.

Organizational Relationships

Non-Credit Adjunct Faculty members report the Coordinator of Industrial and Continuing Education, who reports to the Dean of Career and Technical Education, who reports to the Vice President of Instructional Services, who reports to the President.

Qualifications for Position

• Qualifications required for area of teaching
• Commitment to community college mission and philosophy
• Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills
• Willingness and ability to teach students in the classroom and through alternative delivery methods
• Work with entire College community in an effective and positive manner

Essential Functions

• Perform instructional duties as assigned for appropriate subject area.
• Prepare or update syllabi for instructional area as assigned.
• Participate in selection of textbooks and equipment, which the instructor deems necessary in instructional assignments.
• Perform assessment of student learning and participate in College wide assessment program.
• Report absences from assigned responsibilities promptly to the Dean.
• Maintain attendance and grade records and provide these records for review as necessary.
• Participate in professional development activities both on campus and on off-campus, if available.
• Keep abreast of current trends, technologies and information in subject area.

Other Functions

Perform other related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

Non- Credit Adjunct faculty member is required to work independently with a minimum amount of supervision.

Guidelines

Adjunct faculty member is expected to follow all College policies and procedures as well as all local, state, and federal laws. Adjunct faculty member is also expected to adhere to and foster development of Kaskaskia College core values of compassion, honesty, respect, responsibility and fairness.

Personal Relationships

Depending on the specific teaching schedule, adjunct faculty member can expect to have frequent contact with students and other College employees and will have frequent contact with community.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Depending on the adjunct faculty members load assignment, duties will be performed in either a classroom setting or internship or clinical environment. Travel within the College district, as well as occasional overnight travel is required as necessary to perform the duties of the position.

As an AA/EEO employer Kaskaskia College is interested in receiving applications from individuals who would enhance the diversity of the College.