Instructor History - Adjunct Pool

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Instructor History - Adjunct Pool

The Opportunity

You: Innovator. Pacesetter. Agent of change. If you’re a tech savvy, process improvement-focused Student Champion with a talent for developing partnerships with communities and individuals, we’re looking for you.

Highlights: We are currently seeking an exceptional individual who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Teaching: Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline; Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods; Develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college, discipline, and departmental guidelines and submit one copy to the department chair; Plan, develop, and use a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles; Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner; Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines; Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials; Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs; Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously.
2. Academic Advising: Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community; Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
3. Professional Development: Establish annual objectives for professional growth in consultation with the department chair; Keep pace with developments in the discipline; Learn and apply technologies that support student learning.
4. Institutional and Community Service: Participate in scheduled institutional service activities including opening week events, conference days, and commencement exercises; Participate in discipline committee or program meetings and activities; Actively participate in department, college or system meetings and/or committees; Be familiar with and adhere to all policies and procedures of HCCS.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Must have completed at least eighteen (18) graduate hours in History and hold a Master’s degree required. (Official transcript(s) conferring degree must accompany the application).

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one (1) year of college level teaching experience preferred.