Adjunct, Business and Careers

Position Summary

This position provides training and instruction for adult learners taking business or entrepreneurial courses in both open enrollment and contract training situations. This position requires subject matter expertise on topics related to, business, project management, real estate, home inspection, childcare etc. The Business Management Adjunct is responsible for the development and delivery of non-credit curriculum.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties are intended only as examples of the various types of jobs to be performed. The omission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

1. Facilitate student mastery of learning outcomes using the most relevant scholarly and professional tools and practices available in the discipline.
2. Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and advancement of essential communication skills.
3. Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
4. Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
5. Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.
6. Complete all assigned institutional and professional training.
7. Deliver instruction, assess and report student learning, assign grades, and regularly communicate with students in adherence with FCC requirements.
8. Adhere to instructional timelines and guidelines and utilize college instructional technology.
9. Use only an FCC email account when conducting College business.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in related field or discipline.
2. Related professional experience or appropriate professional licensure in content area or closely related field

Desired Qualifications

1. Demonstrated subject matter expertise in desired area
2. 5 years of experience in related field
3. Industry certifications specific to the subject area
4. Two year teaching experience with adult learners
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills
6. Strong customer service skills
7. Knowledge of PeopleSoft and Blackboard learning management systems
8. Experience in a higher educational environment
9. Training and experience appropriate to online instruction
10. Exposure to current educational practices for student learning
11. Ability to learn and remain current about Workforce Development
12. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced atmosphere
13. Ability to use varying styles, approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multi-cultural workplace