What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor, Jefferson City position at State Fair Community College?
SFCC provides a high-quality, geographically, financially and emotionally accessible
education to more than 4,000 students who range from traditional college-age students to
adult learners. The college offers associate of arts, associate of fine arts, associate of
science and associate of applied science degrees, professional and skills certificates, and
noncredit courses and programs, and workforce development training in a 14-county area
in central Missouri with locations in Sedalia, Boonville, Clinton, Eldon, Lake of the Ozarks,
Warsaw, Whiteman Air Force Base, Jefferson City and online.
Position Purpose: We are looking for qualified candidates to teach various classes at
our campus in Jefferson City at Lincoln University during the FALL 2024 semester (midAugust to mid-December). Instructors only needed for the following classes for this
semester: Art Appreciation, Public Speaking, English Composition I and Foundations of
English II, Precalculus Algebra and Living Religions. For this semester, all classes will
be taught over the 16 week semester on campus between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m. No applications are being sought for extended teaching at this time.Essential Job Functions:
• Instruct assigned courses using predetermined textbooks and curriculum
• Utilize technology (including Canvas)
• Gradebook/feedback up-to-date within 1 week in Canvas
• Timely response to student emails within 24 hours
• Meet attendance and final grade entry deadlines
• ILO/data reporting to Lead Instructor/Division as requested
• Maintain communication with Lead Instructor and Division Chair
• Other duties as deemed necessary for the function of the college.
The preceding duties are examples of the essential types of work performed by
positions within this job classification but are not all inclusive. Management reserves
the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.Education/Experience:
• Master’s degree in area seeking to teach required or related Master’s degree
with minimum of 18 graduate hours in specialty area
• Prior teaching experience at the college level and experience with computer
mediated instruction preferred.
Skills:
• Possess a working knowledge of computers as a medium to manage and
improve instruction.
• Demonstrate evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate student centeredness. Be able to interact with a broad range of
people with diverse backgrounds both on and off campus, in a positive manner.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of the community
college.
• A willingness to take on additional responsibility and work collaboratively
• Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to interact verbally in person, over the telephone, and via written and
electronic media.
• Ability to move about campus and other locations.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.Please apply electronically with resume, cover letter, college transcripts and contact
information for three references including name, telephone and email address.
Employment will require a criminal background check at College expense. Preference given to Missouri applicants.
AA Statement: SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.