STSK Adjunct Professor, Study Skills

Location : 2600 South First Street Temple, TX

Job Type : Part-Time (Faculty)

Job Number : 00359

Division : Liberal Arts

Opening Date : 09 / 25 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Exempt

Salary Grade : Faculty

Work Schedule : Schedule to be determined by department chair in accordance with the Faculty Load Policy. May include hours beginning at 8 : 00 AM, early afternoon, or evening hours. This position may also include teaching Friday classes and weekend classes as assigned.This is an on-site position. Essential duties of the role must be performed in-person, during prescribed work hours.

Position Summary & Essential Duties

The following duties, responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's), and physical requirements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. The information listed below is not intended to be construed as a complete listing of all duties, responsibilities, KSA's, and physical requirements required of this position since changes to the position may occur at any time or additional requirements may be added over the course of time.

SUMMARY :

Under general supervision from the departmental chair, the incumbent teaches courses as assigned. Maintains regular office hours. Serves on committees when elected or appointed. Cultivates a healthy teacher-student relationship. Makes recommendations regarding curriculum changes, text selection, and content revision. Makes written recommendations to the Department Chairman regarding curriculum additions, deletions, assessments, and revisions. Prepares course syllabi in subject area and formulates stated objectives for each course. Suggests books and instructional materials to be purchased by the Library and Media Center. Instructs Distance Ed and Dual Credit Courses as assigned. May include instruction at satellite campuses.

Qualifications (Required and Preferred)

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND WORK REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS) :

Bachelor's Degree

PREFERRED :

Adjunct or part-time instructional experience in developmental courses

CERTIFICATION OR LICENSES :

None

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will :

• Teach Study Skills classes as scheduled each semester.
• Use pedagogically appropriate strategies to help students develop and improve skills necessary for college, career, and life success.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions by presenting scenarios, videos, asking questions, or multiple techniques.
• Engage students in active learning by immersing their focus and attention to the topic at hand utilizing various methodologies.
• Cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships by adhering to college ethical standards and departmental guidelines and standards.
• Prepare and deliver lectures or appropriate classroom instructional techniques to undergraduate students.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers as appropriate to discipline.
• Collaborate with colleagues and departmental chair to incorporate innovative instructional methodology, book recommendation, develop instructional materials, and research issues.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction as needed or as a part of the end of semester evaluation.
• Administer, compile, and grade examinations as assigned.
• Post office hours. Be accessible during this time. May be asked to be physically present during this time.
• Instruct Distance Ed, Virtual, or Hybrid courses as assigned. Courses may be synchronous or asynchronous.
• Develop assessment techniques for specific discipline assigned.
• Enforce safety and security measures in the classroom and campus setting.
• Assist students with course and career counseling, as requested.
• Evidence excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Participate in and document professional development training.
• Perform administrative aspects of instruction by required deadlines.
• Focus on student success and active learning.
• Must have the required licensure to drive to or accessibility to transportation to satellite campuses or high school / ISD campuses as needed.
• Must be knowledgeable of and incorporate active learning strategies into classroom instruction.
• Develop a relative, understandable, and innovative syllabi and course material. May revise the syllabus as needed or at post semester assessment.
• Be knowledgeable of, incorporate and utilize advancements in technology to improve instructional methodology.
• Incorporate departmental best practices into the syllabus, classroom methodology or delivery.
• Be accessible to students for advisement and consultation. This may occur during non-office hours.
• Seek feedback during each semester to improve quality of teaching.
• Attend conferences, workshops, or programs to enhance professional growth and document the attendance in a personal portfolio or in a personnel file.
• Participate in academic / professional organizations.
• Develop and implement innovative course content into the classroom setting based on current pedagogy.
• Evidence a willingness to incorporate and document new concepts and theories in a personal portfolio or personnel file to enhance professional growth.
• Incorporate and present a diverse set of perspectives and ideas into course curriculum and classroom setting.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking to Incorporate innovative and problem-solving techniques within the classroom, the department, and the institution.
• Demonstrate respect and professionalism with supervisors, colleagues, and students.
• Foster collegiality within the department / division.
• Meet required completion and correct / timely submittal of administrative aspects of instructional responsibilities by the appropriate due date.
• Participate virtually or in-person in evaluation, recommendation, development, and / or revision of department instruction / curriculum.
• Demonstrate and document in a personal portfolio or personnel file of participation in activities that contribute to the growth of the community.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

SOCIAL CONSTRUCTS REQUIRED OF POSITION :

Knowledge Skills and Abilities & Physical Demands

KNOWLEDGE :

SKILLS :

ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL EFFORT :

Primarily light physical activity is required with occasional lifting and manipulation of objects up to 25 pounds. Keyboarding and computer use. Use of audio / visual devices.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Work is normally performed in an interior / office work environment. Travel to offsite centers may be required. Travel may include local ISD campuses and / or College satellite campuses in Taylor and Hutto.

HOURS REQUIRED PER WEEK :

A minimum of eight (8) hours per week for a three (3) semester hour class.

WORK SCHEDULE :

Schedule to be determined by department chair in accordance with the Faculty Load Policy. May include hours beginning at 8 : 00 AM, early afternoon, or evening hours. This position may also include teaching Friday classes and weekend classes as assigned.

This is an on-site position. Essential duties of the role must be performed in-person, during prescribed work hours.

TRS / ORP : N / A

SUPERVISORY DUTIES : None

REPORTS TO :

Departmental Chair / Supervisor

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