Adjunct Instructor, Physical Science, Astronomy (Part-Time Faculty) - ON CAMPUS

Salary: $43.26 Hourly

Location : Porter Campus (Wesley Chapel, FL)

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: 202400057

Department: Academic Affairs

Opening Date: 07/29/2024

Closing Date: 11/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Description

Overview

The adjunct instructor develops, prepares and teaches a variety of coursework. Adjunct faculty are employed on a term-by-term basis. Courses within the College may be taught during the day, evening, weekends, and/or online.

Responsibilities

1. Provide varied and relevant instruction designed to meet the educational needs of assigned students in accordance with the College's policies, procedures, and approved curricula.
2. Responds to the special needs and reasonable accommodations of students with disabilities. Interacts with the Director of Disabilities Services to ensure that reasonable accommodations are appropriately provided.
3. Provides students with a course syllabus, which will minimally include the requirements listed in the Syllabus Template; and submits copies to the appropriate Academic Dean (West Campus courses), and to the Provosts (East Campus, North Campus, and Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch courses).
4. Provides the Provost, Academic Dean, and/or Associate Dean with copies of examinations as requested.
5. Maintains and submits accurate grade rosters and class attendance records to appropriate College personnel within established College deadlines.
6. Assess student progress and post student grades.
7. Provides for the purpose of academic assistance, a minimum of one office hour per week immediately before or after class, or by appointment, for each course taught.
8. Adhere to College and departmental policies.
9. Participates in programs and/or activities that enhance professional development.
10. Reviews the Full-Time Faculty and Adjunct Faculty Handbook prior to teaching classes to become familiar with the College's District Board of Trustees Rules and Internal Management Memoranda.
11. Attends and participates in faculty meetings, as assigned.
12. Other duties as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor.
13. Satisfactory Attendance.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in Astronomy or a Master's Degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields. The Degree must be from a regionally accredited institution.
Qualifying Fields:

• Astronomy Earth Science
• Physical Geography
• Physical Science
• Physics
• Space Studies/Space Science

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of students.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain detailed student records.

Examples of Duties

Not Benefit Eligible

This position is not eligible for benefits.