Adjunct- General for Jackson

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : Jackson

Job Type: Adjunct

Job Number: 202300089

Department: Jackson

Opening Date: 05/09/2024

Description

Position Summary
Instructional faculty has the important responsibility of creating an innovative learning environment both inside and outside the classroom to inspire success and excellence in student learning. Instructional faculty members are also expected to adhere to professional standards and ethics.
Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructional responsibilities include preparing and delivering appropriate course content in cooperation with other department faculty or the division chair, evaluating students' performance, maintaining up-to-date records of students' progress, guiding students' learning experiences, etc.
• Departmental responsibilities include attending department/division meetings when requested, assuming responsibility for own continuing education by participation in workshops, seminars, etc., and assuming responsibility to maintain open and positive communication with colleagues.
• Institutional responsibilities include adhering to institutional philosophy, policies, and procedures, serving as a resource person to the college and community.
• Operate within the guidelines set forth in the College's policies, procedures and practices.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as directed or assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education
  1. Master's degree in a related discipline from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Experience
  1. Successful teaching experience preferably at the community college level.
• Licenses/Certifications
  1. None
• Equivalency Statement
  1. Equivalent combinations of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Desired Qualifications

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Excellent oral and written communications skills.
2. Demonstrable ability to use personal computer software, preferably Microsoft applications.
3. Ability to relate to a broad range of students.
4. Commitment to exploring non-traditional approaches to education in a comprehensive community college atmosphere.
5. Ability to promote a positive atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation both within the college and the community.
6. Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion.
7. Ability to maintain confidentiality and to effectively identify and resolve problems.
8. Experience with a wide variety of distance delivery methods.

Level of Supervision
Work is performed under the supervisor of the academic dean.

Working Environment
Reasonable accommodation will be extended to otherwise qualified individuals with a legally recognized disability.

• Equipment Used
  1. Work is performed using standard office and classroom equipment distance education delivery technology.
• Physical Requirements
  1. Physical requirements may vary depending on particular discipline taught.
• Environmental Conditions
  1. Work is primarily performed in an office and classroom setting.

This position is not eligible for benefits.