Adjunct Professor, Education

Location : 2600 South First Street Temple, TX

Job Type : Part-Time (Faculty)

Job Number : 00253

Division : Liberal Arts

Department : Academic Foundations

Opening Date : 09 / 01 / 2023

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Exempt

Salary Grade : Faculty

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, physical requirements, and social constructs 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 :

A study of the enriched, integrated pre-service course and content experience that provides active recruitment and institutional support of students interested in a teaching career. Under general supervision from the Department Chair, the incumbent teaches courses as assigned. Establishes a regular office hour schedule and is available during that time. 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 Chair 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, Virtual, Face-to-face, or Hybrid Courses as assigned. Includes instruction at satellite campuses.

Qualifications (Required and Preferred)

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND WORK REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS) :

Master's Degree in Education or a Master's degree in any discipline and 18 graduate semester hours in Education. The graduate semester hours must be EDUC semester hours not EDAD semester hours. Must meet any additional criteria specified by appropriate accrediting body.

PREFERENCES :

Higher Education instructional experience.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSE :

None

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will :

• Teach Education courses as scheduled each semester.
• Use pedagogically appropriate strategies to help students develop instructional learning skills.
• 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 instructional 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.
• 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.
• Instruct Distance Ed, Virtual, Hybrid or Dual Credit courses as assigned. Dual Credit Courses may be held on high school / ISD campuses. Courses may be synchronous or asynchronous.
• Conduct classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Develop assessment techniques that measure or demonstrate student growth.
• Be accessible to students for advisement, course and career counseling, and consultation as requested. This may occur during non-office hours.
• Must present to the students clear and precise written and verbal communication.
• Focus on student success and active learning and be aware of the individual learning styles exhibited by students.
• 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.
• Seek feedback during each semester to improve quality of teaching.
• 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.
• Describe the characteristics of exceptional learners (e.g., Learning Disabilities, Gifted and Talented), including legal implications.
• Describe and analyze characteristics of diverse learners (e.g., language, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity) and how diversity impacts learning.
• Describe the impact of socio-economic status on learning and creating equitable classrooms.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits and challenges of racial, ethnic, and other types of cultural diversity in the classroom.
• Provide information and documentation necessary for students to schedule classroom observations at various ISD's.
• Provide examples from classroom observations and course activities that demonstrate understanding of educational pedagogy and professional responsibilities of teachers.
• Evaluate personal motivations, educational philosophies, and factors related to educational career decision making.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking to Incorporate innovative and problem-solving techniques within the classroom, the department, and the institution.
• Demonstrate respect and collegiality 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.
• Establish and post office hours. Be accessible during this time or other times through electronic communication. May be asked to be physically present during this time.
• Contribute to growth of the college by active involvement on task forces or committees.
• 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.
• Document in a personal portfolio or personnel file of participation in activities that contribute to the adjunct faculty member's growth.
• Perform administrative aspects of instruction by required deadlines.
• Complete mandatory training within the required time limits.
• Enforce safety and security measures in the classroom and campus setting.
• Serve on assigned campus committees.
• Must have the required licensure to drive to or accessibility to transportation to satellite campuses or high school / ISD campuses as needed.
• 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 is required. Travel may include local ISD campuses and / or College satellite campuses in Taylor and Hutto.

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.

WORK HOURS :

A minimum of eight hours per week for each 3 hour course.

TRS or ORP : N / A

SUPERVISORY DUTIES : None

REPORTS TO : Department Chair

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