What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Turfgrass Instructor position at Sandhills Community College?
Prepare and teach assigned courses.
Prepare, review, and update course outlines on an annual basis, ensuring that course content is up-to-date, relevant, accurate, and consistent with state and national accreditation standards.
Maintain records for each course taught.
Teach courses in assigned method(s).
Keep up to date on discipline specific technology and instructional technologies.
Teach courses at assigned times which may include day, evening, or (occasionally) weekends classes and at assigned locations which may include Hoke County High School, North Moore High School, and the Hoke Center of Sandhills CC.
Submit all college reports in a timely fashion.
Assist in student retention.
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with students, faculty, and staff.
Assist in the selection and ordering of supplies, equipment, textbooks, and visual aids as appropriate.
Keep regular posted office hours as approved by the department chair.
Attend departmental and college meetings as scheduled.
Develop professional relationships and show courtesy and respect while working with students; this includes respecting the confidentiality of information shared while interacting.
Respond to emails from students, colleagues, Department Chairs, Deans, VPs, Provost, and President in a timely and professional fashion.
Discourage any form of harassment, bullying, and/or abrasive behavior directed at colleagues, students, and campus visitors.
Work in partnership with colleagues and students across campus to identify and address needs/resources that will ensure equity, access, and opportunity for all.
Attend educational offerings that enhance knowledge of diversity and cultural competency.
Participate in college events and activities.
Advance the college’s mission and Core Values of respect, opportunity, helpfulness, integrity, and excellence.
Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate and/or necessary by the Provost, Dean or Department Chair.
Must hold an Associate’s degree or higher in Turfgrass Management, or a related discipline, from an accredited institution.
Possess a strong commitment to the mission of community colleges.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Have an appreciation of the value of collegiality.
Salary : $33 - $46
