"Adjunct - English Language Acquisition Instructor"

JOB GOAL:

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

Pay is $1,304 per credit hour.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Under minimal supervision, the instructor is responsible for fostering student learning in English for a Kirkwood campus. The instructor must evaluate, record, and report student achievement and progress in assigned courses in accordance with department, division, and College policies and procedures.

Successful ELA instructors have a good foundation in pedagogy, theories of language acquisition/learning, and sensibilities for working with students of other cultural and language backgrounds.

Adjunct faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions scheduled intermittently based on institutional need. Adjuncts are not guaranteed work in any semester and are notified of course assignments prior to each term as courses become available.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively organize and prepare learning activities for assigned courses in accordance with established syllabi.
• Prepare and maintain accurate course syllabi and course handouts for each course taught.
• Evaluate and record student performance/achievement on a regular basis and provide regular student feedback.
• Participate in student learning assessment projects.
• Participate in the development and/or execution of departmental tasks and projects in instruction or instructional support.
• Assist in maintaining appropriate materials, equipment, and supplies to support the learning environment in established department courses.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

Performance Expectations: General

• Be able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students; clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
• Possess the ability to organize and present various concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
• Manage a classroom setting in a way or manner that is acceptable and consistent with department and College objectives, guidelines, policies, and practice.
• Assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making classroom decisions.
• Be available on an as-needed basis for student questions and discussions regarding their performance.
• Possess a working knowledge of personal computers and educational media equipment.
• Be a creative, energetic, and self-motivated individual who demonstrates leadership and collaborative work habits within the department.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and the general public.
• Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
• Possess strong human relation skills. Get along with diverse personalities.

Performance Expectations: Professionalism and Attention to Administrative Detail

• Prepare for, attend, and facilitate all classes and finals as scheduled.
• Communicate in advance to staff and dean when class is cancelled, is moved to another location (such as the library), or is taught by someone other than you.
• Check rosters to ensure that students in your section are registered for your section.
• Report attendance for financial aid purposes.
• Respond to students and to their work in a civil and timely fashion.
• Report midterm grades and final grades accurately and by the published deadlines.
• Respond to staff questions about scheduling matters.
• Respond to staff questions for book orders.
• Respond to staff and administrative communications about individual students.
• Respond with data for the department assessment projects.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.A. in any discipline

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• B.A. or M.A. in English, TESOL, Linguistics, or a related field.
• Previous teaching experience is a plus. Previous experience living and teaching abroad is a plus.