"Adjunct Faculty – Inclusive Education, Elementary Program (Literacy Pedagogy)"

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

This position teaches Literacy Pedagogy classes in the Bachelor of Arts in Inclusive Education - Elementary Program at RCBC. Adjunct faculty work under the direction of the Department Chairs, Department Program Coordinators, and the administration of the Division of Humanities, Business, and Social Sciences to facilitate class instruction, evaluate student performance, develop and manage syllabus and course materials, and comply with any Department, Division, or College requirements. Please note: course caps may be up to 40 students.

Adjunct Faculty will be paid $700 per credit hour for this position. Sr. Adjunct Faculty will be paid $750 per credit hour.

OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY

The most important overall responsibility of all RCBC employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students, members of the college community and the public. Adjunct faculty work with our Department Chairs, Coordinators, and Administrative team to ensure successful course delivery for our students.

INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Accepts responsibility for the timely preparation of student outcomes assessment efforts of the faculty in planning, collecting data, and reporting dates as they relate to course outcomes, program outcomes, general education outcomes, and developmental program outcomes. Actively participates in setting annual division goals and objectives, completing OIR reporting forms, collecting data, analyzing data, and preparing a report using guidelines established by OIR. Adjunct Faculty are instructional personnel whose services are contracted on a semester/term by semester/term basis. The adjunct faculty workload is limited to two course sections per semester/term, unless additional course sections are required to meet the needs of the students and/or College.

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and manage syllabus and course materials - selecting and compiling tests, assignments, online discussion exercise that permit measurement of performance relative to standardized learning objectives.
• Facilitate class instruction - administer evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics.

All course grades will be posted on Blackboard Grade Center.
Be prepared for class and meet with students on time and as scheduled or if teaching online to be responsive and "present" throughout the semester.

• Comply with department, division, and college requirements - this includes using any required textbooks and online resources for a specific course, using Blackboard Grade Center, and completing required attendance reporting.
• Respond promptly to grade determination - adjunct faculty should submit grades for any assignments, assessments, participation activities, etc. in a timely manner and within the required deadlines.
• Input final grades and turn in final grades and attendance records to the Division by the end of semester deadline.

Required Documents: A resume and cover letter are required to complete the application process

• Official transcripts required upon hire
• Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check.

This posting will be used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates for this position. As teaching needs arise, these applications will be reviewed for possible interviews The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Your application can remain on file for up to 12 months.

Education Required:

A Master's degree from an accredited institution in Reading, a Reading Specialist Certification, AND at least 3 years of P-12 teaching experience.