"Adjunct Faculty- Social Studies Methods for the Inclusive Classroom"

This position teaches Social Studies Methods for the Inclusive Classroom (INCL 02323) in the Bachelor of Arts in Inclusive Education - Elementary Program at RCBC. Adjunct faculty work under the direction of the Department Chairs 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. 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.

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.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:
An advanced degree (i.e., Masters, EdD, PhD) from an accredited institution in education, special education and/or elementary teaching certification.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
At least 3 years elementary social studies teaching experience.

SKILLS/ABILITIES /KNOWLEDGE /OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Technology Tools, Blackboard Ultra LMS, and Webex Videoconferencing
In order to enable Adjunct Faculty to be effective and to meet the requirements associated with relevant teaching conditions, RCBC has outlined
1) Appropriate technology tools
2) A minimum level of proficiency with the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) and remote delivery
3) Webex Videoconferencing resources

1) Technology Tools
Adjunct Faculty should have access to a computer less than 6 years old and equipped with a webcam and microphone, as well as reliable high-speed internet service.

2) Blackboard Ultra LMS
Adjunct Faculty must participate in Blackboard training with a verified level of proficiency in the following two self-paced courses A) 'Getting Started with Blackboard Learn' and B) 'Learn Teaching Essentials for Original'.

3) Webex Videoconferencing
Webex is RCBC's accepted videoconferencing platform and allows for real-time instructor-student interactions and breakout sessions, for example. RCBC has created two interactive workshops, a maximum of one-and-a-half hours long, to address topics of interest to both beginner and advanced users. Recorded sessions will be continuously available for faculty viewing.