Job Description Summary

Adjunct Instructors are responsible for the facilitation of student learning and the on-going development of instructional strategies that promote student success.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Learning Facilitation - Foster student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and support student engagement. Employ learning experiences that integrate multiple delivery methodologies and instructional technologies to maximize student success, such as hybrid, in-person, virtual, and on-line course delivery.
• Assessment - Assess student learning and provide regular feedback to help students be successful. Use data to measure quality outcomes related to course success and learning and implement improvement strategies based on the evidence.
• Classroom Management - Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student attendance and grade records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, housekeeping, and equipment security, and ensure opportunities for student/engagement evaluation.
• Team Participation - Support the college by engaging with the department, as well as staying current with internal and external changes and initiatives.
• Business & Community Engagement - Build and maintain ongoing relationships with community, industry, and clinical partners. Proactively promote the College and our programs.
• Student Success & Support - Serve as an advocate for students and collaborate with Student Services staff to retain students, close achievement gaps, and help all students be successful.
• Professional Development - Continually improve knowledge and skills in emerging trends, current occupational practices and teaching through professional development activities, and current employment in the field. Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required to maintain individual and program accreditation.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Adjunct Delivering Specialized Training Seminars: Education and Experience relevant to the discipline and topic.
• Adjunct Jail Academy Instructors: Department of Justice (DOJ) certifications required for the discipline being taught. (Jail Recruit Academy applicants must have completed the DOJ's Instructor Development course and are required to possess the proper DOJ certifications for the Academy topics being taught.)
• Teaching or training experience is desirable.
• Ability to plan, organize, instruct, and facilitate quality education programs, including development of relevant curriculum.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:

• Proficiency utilizing learning management system.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Adapt quickly to changing demands, assignments, and circumstances to meet student needs.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with various audiences.
• Engage in continuous improvement in the quality of instruction by embracing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.