What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Science Adjunct position at Tidewater Community College?
The adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching courses to which he/she has specific training or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to students to promote and direct student learning in either a classroom, remote via Zoom, or online environment to students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Engages students outside of class via office hours and provides thorough, timely, and effective feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program.
2. Aligns course activities with student learning outcomes for the course; employ a variety of active learning strategies to foster student engagement; employ appropriate technology and supporting materials that support course and/or program learning outcomes; and provide students with prompt and meaningful feedback on course activities and assignments, communicating with students in a timely and respectful manner.
3. Deliver instruction in support of stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies and procedures for participation in student surveys of instruction; conduct meaningful and timely assessments of student learning, including at least one assessment within the first 15% of class; and analyze the previous semester’s evaluation of instruction and develop and implement appropriate action plans as necessary.
4. Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.
5. Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Environmental Science/Studies
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Geology/Ecology/Biology
- Oceanography
- Agricultural Engineering
- Hydrology
- Biological Sciences
- Geophysical Sciences
- Earth Science
- Environmental Engineering
- Life Science
- Ecology
- Botany Coastal Studies
or Master’s Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Environmental Science.
- Ability to communicate effectively in an electronic format.
Teaching experience at the college level.
Knowledge of CANVAS or other learning management systems.
Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The Virginia Community College System is accepting applications for the following position: Go to jobs.vccs.edu for more information and to apply. Applications only accepted online. Full background check required. The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
