Adjunct Faculty Instructor

We are seeking a highly qualified Adjunct Faculty Instructor to join our team at Pierpont Community & Technical College. As an Adjunct Faculty Instructor, you will be responsible for teaching community & technical college students in a specific field of expertise and engaging with students to help them learn.

• Teach community & technical college students in a specific field of expertise and engage with students to help them learn.
• Review and refine a class syllabus to include instructor-specific contact information and course policies and ensuring that the syllabus meets department and college standards.
• Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.
• Grade assigned papers, quizzes, and exams.
• Assess students' progress based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
• Report student learning outcomes, class reviews, and analyzing student data.
• Collaborate with colleagues on the course curriculum.
• Advise students on how to be successful in class.
• Stay updated on innovations and changes within their course field.
• Record class attendance and submit (if needed) to program coordinator.
• Meet assigned classes as scheduled and follow school policies on absences.
• Adhere to designated instructional time for all classes.
• Utilize assigned institutional email address and systems.
• Meet established deadlines for submission of student grades in ROAR.
• Participate in course evaluation process.
• Designate and avail yourself to at least one hour, either virtually or in-person, as an office hour.
• In conjunction with program coordinator:
  • Submit syllabus to the Office of the Dean.
  • Meet/follow course outcomes, use required course components as determined by the school, use assessments, and provide assessment data to program coordinator.
  • Utilize Blackboard for syllabus and grade book.
  • Follow Academic/Registrar Calendar.
  • Comply with adjunct contract.

A master's degree in the desired discipline is preferred. Applicants with a master's degree area other than one in the desired field would be considered when the applicant has completed at least 18 graduate credits in the desired area. Applicants with bachelor's degrees, relevant experience, and or certifications or specialized credentials would be considered based on the discipline. Teaching and or instructional experience is preferred.

Typical Qualifications:

• Applicants should submit the following:
• A cover letter that states desired discipline for instruction, professional experience, and or teaching/instructional experience;
• An updated resume or curriculum vitae (CV); and
• Unofficial (.pdf) transcripts (or official transcripts in.pdf sent to).

Pierpont Community & Technical College is an equal opportunity provider, committed to employing a diverse faculty and staff, and actively seeks applications from women, minorities, and other persons from traditionally under-represented groups.