Adjunct Faculty - Management

with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations. Communication - Ability to carry out verbal and written directions and to effectively communicate to HFC stakeholders. Understands and adheres to HFC policies and procedures. Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information, files, and data. Integrity/Honesty - Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy. Continual Learning - Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development. Public Service Motivation - Shows a commitment to serve the public. Ensures that actions meet public needs; aligns organizational objectives and practices with public interests. Leveraging Diversity - Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization. Additional Unique Competencies Dependability and Reliability - Behaves consistently and predictably; is reliable, responsible and dependable in fulfilling obligations; diligently follows through on commitments and consistently meets deadlines. Problem Solving and Decision-Making - Identify the Problem. Anticipate or recognize the existence of a problem. Identify the nature of the problem by analyzing its component parts and defining critical issues. Locate, obtain, and review information relevant to the problem. Self-Management - Self-management is the ability to prioritize goals, decide what must be done, and be accountable to complete the necessary actions . In the future, the need for quality self-management will increase, as more work will be done remotely, requiring leaders and employees to possess this valuable competency. Customer Experience - Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers including students, staff, and the community. Delivers high-quality services; is committed to continuous improvement. Innovative Thinking - Develops useful ideas that are new, better, or unique. Introduces new ways of looking at problems. Responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Associate Dean and working collaboratively with faculty chair and lead faculty, the adjunct instructor will: Uphold the best scholarly and ethical standards of his or her discipline. Make a reasonable effort to participate in professional development activities in order to identify and implement effective teaching strategies that foster student learning. Make a reasonable effort to foster honest academic conduct and ensure that his or her evaluations of students reflect each student's performance. Demonstrate respect for students as individuals and foster a respectful atmosphere in the classroom or an online learning environment. Treat all students with respect and fairness without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, weight, height, marital status, familial status, protected disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief or any other status protected by law. Demonstrate mastery of course material, come to class prepared to teach the days lesson (including preparing all handouts, exams or other materials before the start of class), and present the material conscientiously. Teach course(s) in accordance with the description in the Course Master and in accordance with Department and/or standardized course policies. It is recognized that the methods, procedures, and interpretations of various instructors may differ. Make himself or herself available for student consultations and provide guidance to students to promote student learning and success. Meet all scheduled classes and final examinations as scheduled. Grade and return written work to students in a timely manner. Maintain appropriate records of students' attendance, intermediate, and final grades; submit required reports to the appropriate office by the scheduled deadlines. Develop and distribute an effective course syllabus, following the guidelines of College policies and incorporating required elements of the course master; adhere to the written syllabus throughout the semester, within reasonable limits; participate in the College course evaluation process. Be informed of the Colleges support services for students and recommend their use, when advisable. Make every reasonable effort to attend scheduled staff meetings. Behave appropriately in dealing with students and staff so as to maintain a scholarly and professional atmosphere. Notify the Associate Dean as soon as possible if unable to meet scheduled class session; schedule personal vacations to coincide with the College. Responsible for performing, analyzing and reporting assessment of student learning.