Part-Time Adjunct Faculty, Social Sciences

nwacc; Arkansas; On-site; USD 1,102,000 - 1,309,000; Part time

Job summary

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) is seeking qualified applicants to establish a pool of part-time and/or substitute instructors to teach History, Political Science, Philosophy, and Geography. Positions run days, evenings and weekends; substitutes are not immediate hires. Rate: $875 per credit hour.

Master's Degree with 18 graduate hours required; college-level teaching experience preferred. Experience with online delivery and project-based or service-learning approaches will be

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with at least 18 graduate hours in discipline.
• College-level teaching experience is required.
• Ability to use an online platform (LMS) for instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in History, Political Science, Philosophy, and Geography.
• Deliver instruction using online platforms and instructional technology.

Skills

Teaching

Online delivery

Project-based learning

Service learning

Inquiry-based learning

Education

Master's Degree

18 graduate hours in discipline

Job description

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College is seeking qualified applicants to establish a pool for part-time and/or substitute instructors to teach courses in History, Political Science, Philosophy, and Geography.

Positions are available days, evenings, and weekends. Part-time positions are not an immediate hire. They are a resource for each department to go to for their immediate needs.

Rate of pay: $875 per credit hour

Required Education/Experience

• Master's Degree and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in discipline.
• College level teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience with leadership at a community college or educational institution is a plus. Demonstrated teaching ability is the top priority. Instructional experience and leadership experience at a community college is a priority. Ability to use an on-line platform. On-line delivery of instruction, use of technology for instruction, and experience or interest in project based, service learning, or inquiry based learning will be given special consideration.

Physical Demands

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:

Frequently:

• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking

Constantly:

• Hearing
• Repetitive motion
• Talking

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.