Adjunct Faculty - Fremont, United States - Terra State Community College

Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

• Engages students in the teaching/learning process; works assigned schedule, participates in college committee work, represents the college in the community. This position is for in-person daytime courses.

THIS IS AN IN-PERSON ASSIGNMENT - NO REMOTE OPPORTUNITY

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Plan and teach courses that fulfill the current curriculum goals and objectives
• Remain current with subject matter and instructional methodology.
• Maintain posted office hours in accordance with departmental and college policies.
• Employ appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Communicate progress in the course to students in a timely manner.
• Determine and submit students' grades in accordance with established college policies and procedures.
• Support the mission of the program, division, and college.

Program Area Responsibilities (as applicable):

• N/A

Education and/or Work Experience:

• Master's Degree in Sociology is required with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in sociology.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience is required, preferably at a college level.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate one-on-one, in small groups, and classroom situations.
• Proficient in word-processing and presentation software, internet, and e-mail.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students.
• Capability to teach in more than one discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to advise students.
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a combination of days/evening/weekend schedules.​​​​​​​

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (as applicable):

N/A

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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