Adjunct Faculty Pool - Academic Success Seminar
Motlow, Memphis, TN, United States
Title: Adjunct Faculty Pool - Academic Success Seminar
Employee Classification: Faculty
Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College
Department: Languages and Literature
Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations
Job Summary
This is a part‑time, Adjunct Faculty position in the Languages and Literature Department. The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The instructor is responsible for performing assigned teaching duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus. At a minimum the related activities include instruction, academic advising, serving on various committees, and participating in professional activities and organizations.
Job Duties
Prepares and delivers instruction on topics in Academic Success.
Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; and keeps students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
Develops curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Maintains office hours for students seeking academic advice, assists in student recruitment and retention, and assists students with course‑related problems outside of the classroom.
Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Participates in departmental and college committees and provides outreach service to the community.
May perform other duties as assigned by the Department Head/Dean.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a master’s degree in another discipline with 18 hours of graduate work in the teaching discipline.
Minimum two (2) years teaching experience in higher education or one (1) year teaching experience and three (3) years employment in the field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies to facilitate student‑centered learning; experience interacting successfully with an ever‑growing student population.
Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Ability to integrate technology into course delivery.
Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Willingness and flexibility to teach classes using various instructional delivery methods at any of the four locations.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.
See the full nondiscrimination policy for additional details.
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Employee Classification: Faculty
Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College
Department: Languages and Literature
Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations
Job Summary
This is a part‑time, Adjunct Faculty position in the Languages and Literature Department. The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The instructor is responsible for performing assigned teaching duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus. At a minimum the related activities include instruction, academic advising, serving on various committees, and participating in professional activities and organizations.
Job Duties
Prepares and delivers instruction on topics in Academic Success.
Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; and keeps students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
Develops curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Maintains office hours for students seeking academic advice, assists in student recruitment and retention, and assists students with course‑related problems outside of the classroom.
Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Participates in departmental and college committees and provides outreach service to the community.
May perform other duties as assigned by the Department Head/Dean.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a master’s degree in another discipline with 18 hours of graduate work in the teaching discipline.
Minimum two (2) years teaching experience in higher education or one (1) year teaching experience and three (3) years employment in the field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies to facilitate student‑centered learning; experience interacting successfully with an ever‑growing student population.
Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Ability to integrate technology into course delivery.
Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Willingness and flexibility to teach classes using various instructional delivery methods at any of the four locations.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.
See the full nondiscrimination policy for additional details.
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