Adjunct Faculty

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Valparaiso, INDIANA
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!
General Description of Position:

Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals; and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided by the Division.

Major Responsibilities:

PROGRAM OPERATION: Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes. Provide syllabus appropriate to course(s) being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements. Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook. Submits requested information within established timelines. STUDENTS: Is available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions/provide assistance. Deal with student concerns and, if necessary, consult with program coordinator to resolve issues. INSTRUCTION: Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s). Use technology such as Blackboard, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate. In event of emergency absence, notifies program/department chair. Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views. Promote same as an integral part of one's work.

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction. A qualified faculty member in mathematics meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:
1. Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in mathematics; or
2. Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in any field with 18 graduate credit hours in mathematics-related courses.

MATH 100 Course Standard:
A qualified faculty member teaching MATH 100 meets the course standard through one of three routes:
1. Meets the mathematics discipline standard, or
2. Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree in mathematics from a regionally accredited institution; or
3. Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, with one of the following:
• One semester of calculus, or
• Nine or more semester credit hours of college-level mathematics, or
• Nine or more semester credit hours of college-level mathematics-intensive courses.

MATH 122 Course Standard:
A qualified faculty member teaching MATH 122 meets the course standard through one of two routes:
1. Meets the mathematics discipline standard, or
2. Possesses an earned bachelor’s degree, from a regionally accredited institution, with completion of a calculus course (not brief calculus).

Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the College students and employees.
Fully supports the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives.
Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Other Requirements:

Official college transcripts required upon hiring, and employment contingent on acceptable criminal background checks.

Work Hours:

Day, evening and/or Saturday classes, ask hiring manager for hours

Hiring Range:

$42.11/hour

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