Adjunct Faculty- Non-credit, Perkins Equity

Will teach classes for Project Aspire, a program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Adjunct Faculty will work on the Eastfield campus, 12 to 19.5 hours per week, between the hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Position Summary

Provides instruction for non-credit course(s) within the content specific area.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Other requirements include excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work with students and staff in a teaching environment.
• Demonstrated skills in successfully working with diverse populations through experiences such as formal training and past work experiences.
• Ability to provide quality customer service.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Knowledge and Experience

• Non-Credit Adjunct faculty who are assigned to teach non-credit workforce courses must have a minimum of an Associate degree with direct work experience in the specific content area or have specific certification/licensure related to the assigned course(s) with work experience in the specific content area. Non-Credit Adjunct faculty who are assigned to teach a non-credit community based/non-workforce course(s) must have a minimum of an Associate degree or direct work experience in the specific content area with a certification (if applicable) for the content area.
• Official transcripts will be required at time of interview.

***Will be subject to a criminal background check.  Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.***

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include providing course syllabi (with the minimum college requirement for the non-credit courses, institutional holidays, grading policy, course information, attendance requirements, books and resource materials, and other institutional or accreditation information, etc.).
• Maintains accurate records for reporting grades and attendance,
• Provides student evaluations in accordance with institutional guidelines and accreditation/licensure body (if applicable)
• Meets required deadlines for submitting required end of course documentation to the division office.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas.  We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law.  In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.  

August 26, 2024