Term Drama Instructor - Online & Dual-Credit Courses

Del Mar College Testing Center; United States; On-site; Full time

Job description

Job Title

TERM INSTRUCTOR - DRAMA POOL

Position Summary

Teach five (5) courses per regular semester that could include online courses and/or dual‑credit/early college classes. Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the teaching discipline. Teach assigned courses in a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need. Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction.

Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcomes. Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.

Evaluate students to measure progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes within the College grade and grade appeals procedures. Review, evaluate, recommend, and effectively use student learning materials. Provide a written and accessible course syllabus that follows the Course Syllabus Guidelines.

Maintain a classroom environment that promotes teaching and learning. Hold scheduled, posted virtual or physical office hours of at least one hour daily and be available for, and encourage conferences with students to clarify work and improvement. Assist in academic advising of declared majors, marketing programs and recruiting students.

Review and revise assessments of program and institutional student learning outcomes and program practices to implement systemic improvement. Participate in self‑evaluation, committee work, special assignments, institutional activities (convocation, graduation), departmental and college meetings, and accreditation activities. Contribute to the College planning process and budget priorities. Participate in community activities that promote the mission of the College.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus/outline to ensure course content and objectives are met.
• Ability to utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles of students.
• Successful college teaching experience required.
• Successful experience utilizing instructional technologies, including computers, internet resources and other appropriate media in instruction.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach and communicate with students of varied multicultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods which enhance student success, including learning communities.
• Experience teaching college level online courses and/or documented successful training in a college online learning management system (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Employment is based solely on merit. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Del Mar College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity/transgender status, sexual orientation), age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information or any other constitutionally or statutorily impermissible factor.