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Job Description Summary

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The duties listed below outline general expectations of adjunct faculty. Each program will have specific teaching assignments that will be developed at the time of hiring based on the departments needs.

• Plan develop and implement appropriate instructional strategies including alternative delivery strategies when appropriate.
• Assist and advise students who have problems with assignments tests grades course content career concerns and other academic matters.
• Research develop and administer skills assessments before during and after courses and services with an emphasis on evaluating student performance in courses taught by the instructor.
• Promote student success through timely communication growthbased feedback and implementation of strategies that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Comply with college policies and directions regarding student testing record keeping advanced standing providing grades on a timely basis maintaining office hours for student assistance and counseling etc.
• Meet professional expectations by maintaining professional currency and contributing to a collaborative culture across the College.
• Attend division department and advisory committee meetings as requested.
• Participate in appropriate staff development activities such as diversity awareness technology training etc.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the colleges mission vision and values.

QUALIFICATIONS TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in business required.
• Minimum of two years of occupational experience in a target job for the program or programs being taught of which at least one year shall be within five years prior to date of hire. One year of recent related occupational experience may be waived if the instructor has at least two years of postsecondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within five years prior to date of hire.
• PHR certification or SHRMCP preferred.
• Adapt quickly to changing demands assignments and circumstances to meet student needs.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with various audiences.
• Engage in continuous improvement in the quality of instruction by embracing innovative methodologies techniques and delivery methods.

Essential Aptitudes Skills Knowledge and Personal Characteristics

The knowledge skills and abilities listed below outline general expectations of Adjunct Faculty. Each academic program will have specific content area expertise requirements that will be developed at the time of hiring based on the departments needs.

• Success and commitment as a team player including the ability to engage in winwin thinking and to foster consensus.
• Flexibility in schedule.
• Flexibility including the acceptance of and willingness to change.
• Demonstrated ability for written and oral communication with students staff employers and other external entities.
• Proficiency in computer use and applications which support teaching and learning.
• Highly motivated with strong interest in contributing to the success of students and the college.
• Ability to work with diverse student staff and community populations.
• Understanding and successful use of learning technology both online and as a tool for distance education.
• A record of innovations which will facilitate student learning.
• Demonstrated development of course materials and assessments of student learning.
• An educational philosophy which places the primary emphasis on student learning in the design delivery and evaluation of courses.
• Willingness to take risks and try new things.
• Willingness to accept responsibility for professional and personal growth.
• A commitment to the mission purposes and values of the college.

Additional Information

Hourly pay rate: $45.00 per hour.

Pay is based on a multitude of factors including experience qualifications education relevant certifications internal equity and market data.

Thank you for your interest in Adjunct Faculty opportunities with Fox Valley Technical College. Upon successful submission of your application cover letter and resume you will be considered for future adjunct faculty opportunities. FVTC will keep your application in our files as a POTENTIAL candidate who could possibly fill a position when or if the need arises. ONLY if the need shall arise you will be contacted via the contact information provided on your application otherwise you will not receive any further contact from FVTC.

Adjunct instructors are hired on a percourse basis. The total hours for an adjunct instructor range from approximately 3 hours per week to no more than 8 hours per week. Hours vary and can include both day evening and weekend classes. Courses are taught in traditional classrooms and alternative delivery formats.

If you should have any questions regarding adjunct teaching opportunities for this position please contactScott Borley Dean Business IT & Service Divisions at

Fox Valley Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution providing equal opportunity to all persons including members of underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds females veterans and individuals of all abilities.
For questions regarding the Colleges nondiscrimination policy contact: Rayon Brown (Affirmative Action) (sexbased discrimination or harassment) or Dan Squires (Disability related discrimination).