"Adjunct Faculty - School of Natural and Health Sciences - Mathematics"

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Job Title Adjunct Faculty - School of Natural and Health Sciences - Mathematics

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Adjunct Faculty – School of Natural and Health Sciences

Department: Academic Affairs – Mathematics

Category: Exempt; Part time; Temporary; Not Benefit Eligible

Lees-McRae College is seeking professionals to provide quality learning experiences to traditional and non-traditional students. Adjunct faculty provide instruction in assigned courses on a part-time, as needed basis. Courses may be seated, online, or hybrid format. Some courses are taught at off-campus locations.

Adjunct faculty are currently needed for lectures/labs in the following disciplines for the Spring 2024 term:

College Math with Applications

Essential Functions

Utilize current pedagogical methods that foster active and engaged learning.

Provide effective quality instruction to students by preparing for each learning experience.

Communicating effectively both in verbal and written expression.

Follow the course or academic program standards as prescribed by the college.

Develop, distribute, and review course syllabi according to the standards provided.

Provide supplemental instruction to enhance textbooks and lessons.

Use effective evaluation methods to measure student performance.

Maintain accurate records (attendance, grades, evaluations, etc.) and submit required reports according to college guidelines.

Remain abreast of standards and ongoing developments and practices in the teaching discipline.

Competencies

Communication Skills.

Ethical Conduct.

Teamwork Orientation.

Thoroughness.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

Typical classroom environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee will need ability to stand for a period of time. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time, temporary position. Adjunct appointments do not guarantee course assignments. All adjunct positions are contingent upon enrollment demand.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Qualifications 

Required Education and Experience

Master’s degree in teaching discipline or a related discipline, with a minimal of 18 graduate credit hours in teaching discipline.

Related work experiences, professional licensure and certifications, or other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and student learning outcomes.

Ability to use technology and online ancillaries.

Preferred Qualifications 

Preferred Education and Experience

Earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Prior college teaching experience.

Experience with Brightspace or a similar learning management system.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To apply, please complete application on LMC website to include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, a link to your personal website or pdf document that includes: 20 images of personal work and 20 images of student work (if available), unofficial transcripts, and the names of three references with contact information.

Any questions regarding the application process, please contact Deborah Lowey at loweryd@lmc.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Lees-McRae College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act employer committed to excellence through diversity.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F017P

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Open Until Filled 

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Supplemental Questions

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

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What is your Philosophy for serving students?

(Open Ended Question)

Please describe the attributes that will make you a strong candidate for this position

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Are you authorized to work in the United States?

Yes

No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Transcripts

Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

Letter of Recommendation

Teaching Philosophy