Adjunct Faculty: Social Sciences

College: SLCC

Department: Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department: Liberal Arts

Campus Location: All Campuses

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct

Salary: $2,400 - $2,500 per three credit course (determined by highest degree earned)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise.
  • Teach assigned classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials.
  • Evaluate the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, divisional, departmental, and individual criteria.
  • Prepare or assist in the preparation of materials used in academic administration when requested, including course syllabi, program outlines, and catalog material.
  • Participate in scheduled in-service activities.
  • Provide academic and career advice to students and promote student leadership and enrichment experiences.
  • Continue as competent instructor in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge, improving teaching skills, and updating professional competencies.
  • Ability to teach a student body diverse in age, ethnicity, and academic skills
  • Standard duties expected of all faculties include development and evaluation of curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor.

Required Education:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in the discipline or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline.
• Online instruction requires Quality Matters certification.

Required Experience:

• Demonstrated expertise in the subject area is required.
  •Demonstrate excellent oral & written communication skills.

Preferred Education:

• Ph.D. in the discipline or Ph.D. with 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience teaching courses at the Community College level.
  •Experience and demonstrated success in teaching.

•Experience with classroom technology.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.