Description

Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring an adjunct instructor of College Successin the First-Year Experience Department.

The Adjunct Instructor, College Success is responsible for the planning, delivery, and evaluation of classroom instruction and for providing those related services and support activities required for optimal student learning and effective educational programming. As a member of the Creative and Liberal Arts (CALA) department, the Adjunct Instructor, College Success will work closely with the Discipline Chair on matters related to and for the benefit of the CALA department and its students. The Adjunct Instructor, College Success must complete mandatory training as assigned by HR and the department.

Examples of Duties

Instructional Responsibilities

• Teach all courses, as assigned, for the full duration of scheduled instruction;
• Be fully prepared with a syllabus and instructional plans for each class session and in accord with the stated objectives of the course;
• Enforce academic policy and procedures at all times, and comply with institutional rules and regulations
• Maintain complete course and student records, reports, and forms
• Maintain professional awareness of important college success issues, incorporating them into instruction in a manner consistent with course outlines and best practices;
• Use active learning methods and various instructional technologies to present course material and support instruction;
• Utilize office hours and be available out of class to students requiring additional assistance;
• Refer students as needed to the proper student support services;

Program and Departmental Responsibilities

• Participate in program, departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings and other announced activities;
• Participate in in-service training and other opportunities for professional development, including attendance at off-campus activities, as feasible, and generally staying abreast of developments in the field;

Institutional Responsibilities

• Perform all duties with special attention to the college’s mission, its commitment to the open-door philosophy, and student success;
• Enforce academic policies and procedures at all times, and comply with all other institutional rules and regulations pertinent to classroom instruction and general employment;
• Maintain office and student records, processing reports, forms, and all other required paperwork in a timely, efficient manner, and checking for the accuracy, correctness and completeness of all data;
• Maintain effective, collaborative, and productive relations with other units of the college;
• Assume other necessary responsibilities and tasks as assigned by the Chair, department Dean, Chief Instructional Officer, Vice President, or the President.

Minimum Qualifications

Supplemental Information

• A thorough understanding of and commitment to the mission and philosophy of the North Carolina Community College System;
• Demonstrated ability to use modern instructional technology (Microsoft Office, learning management systems, email, internet, student information databases, library research databases) and experience with Internet-based instruction;
• Competence in oral and written communication skills necessary for effective teaching;
• Ability to be organized, accurate, and punctual with paperwork and assigned tasks;
• Sensitivity to the needs and expectations of students, colleagues, and community groups;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, civil, and respectful communication and interpersonal relations throughout the college and the community;
• Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time;
• Ability to lift at times 10-30 lbs.;
• Work outside office setting;
• Good eye/hand dexterity;
• Work requires fingering, grasping, and repetitive keyboarding motions;
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word;
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels;
• Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; and
• Infrequent travel between buildings on campus, to other campuses, locally or out-of-town to attend meetings and conferences.

Normal Working Hours:

Specific work hours are to be determined by the scheduled class hours and by consultation with the supervisor. Hours are not guaranteed but are based on student enrollment and faculty needs.