Part-Time Adjunct Instructor – Arts & Sciences

North Iowa Area Community College; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution seeks qualified adjunct instructors for the Arts & Sciences pool. Responsibilities include delivering course instruction, assessing student performance, and maintaining professional relationships with students and staff. Preferred candidates hold a master's degree or equivalent experience. This role involves both face-to-face and online teaching, and applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. The position is vital to enhancing student learning and success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the relevant discipline preferred.
• Teaching experience is preferred.
• Previous experience with diverse student backgrounds is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver course instruction in alignment with competencies.
• Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain availability to meet with students as necessary.
• Establish effective professional relationships with staff and students.
• Adapt to face-to-face or online instruction as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Technology skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in the content area or master's with 18 graduate credits

Bachelor's degree with 6,000 hours of training/experience for applied arts/sciences

Job description

Adjunct Pool - Arts & Sciences

NIACC seeks to expand its pool of qualified adjunct instructors. Applicants in the listed content areas may be contacted according to institutional need in the current or upcoming academic year.

• Biology
• Business
• Composition/English

Basic Function: Adjunct instructors are independently responsible for the effective delivery of course instruction and the facilitation of student learning and success.

Qualifications: Master's degree in the content area or any master's degree with 12 graduate credits in the discipline.Previous teaching experience preferred; effective communication and technology skills necessary.

(*For courses identified as applied arts/sciences, qualifications include a bachelor's degree and 6,000 hours of training and/or experience.)

Responsibilities:
- Prepare for and deliver instruction in the content area, aligning with course competencies, syllabi, and College policies and procedures.
- Evaluate, record and report attendance; assess student performance, and provide regular, constructive feedback.
- Be regularly available to meet with students (in-person or online) as necessary.
- Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, and faculty; communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Perform work according to assigned schedule; classes may be held face-to-face (on-campus, off-site, at regional centers) or online, and may include day or evening hours.
- Maintain strong organizational skills, demonstrate reliability, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Fulfill other responsibilities as needed or assigned.
Perform in a manner which strengthens the coordination and cooperation of all organizational components of the College, including opportunities for student recruitment.
NIACC Core Principles: All employees are expected to adhere to all NIACC policies and procedures. NIACC administration, faculty, and staff value a positive working environment and an environment of mutual respect; therefore, all employees are to maintain a positive attitude and respect for others when working with all NIACC departments, employees, students, partners, and the public.
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. NIACC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
Updated 06/19/2026