Adjunct English Instructor

The English Instructor (Adjunct) shall provide instructional services to his/her students in accordance with the respective approved curriculum on file in the Office of the Dean of Instruction. This position description shall apply for all instructors including instructors teaching special training for industry courses.

Salary:Dependent upon level of education and amount of credit/contact hours taught. Reid State Local Salary Schedule L.

At a minimum the major responsibilities of Adjunct English Instructor shall include:

1. Planning organizing and instructing assigned courses in the day or evening on any Reid State campus as assigned;
2. Maintain supervisory responsibility for students during the hours they are assigned to the department classroom or course.
3. Maintain professional conduct in dealing with students staff administration faculty and the college community.
4. Submit to the immediate supervisor a course syllabus for each course taught every semester.
5. Provide classroom and laboratory instruction in accordance with approved course outlines.
6. Inform students concerning course requirements evaluation procedures attendance requirements and academic progress.
7. Provide for effective evaluation and assessment of the learning experience of each student in accordance with college policy.
8. Maintain necessary attendance scholastic and personnel records and submit them according to announced deadlines.
9. Evaluate and record student performance/achievement in a timely manner and provide prompt feedback to students to assure learning.
10. Participate in the planning of effective longrange and short term goals for the department and college.
11. Post and maintain appropriate office hours in accordance with policy.
12. Maintain updated course notebooks for all courses taught.
13. Provide course syllabi to and discuss with all students in each class assigned.
14. Maintain updated course syllabi for all courses assigned.
15. Maintain accurate class attendance and grade records.
16. Assist with recruitment and placement of students to include visitations to high schools community activities college fairs and job fairs and distributing recruitment materials to community locations.
17. Prepare paperwork necessary for the efficient operation of the college for compliance with federal state local and college regulations and directives.
18. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills; both written and oral; and work ethic.
19. Develop evaluate and review curriculum with department chair and other faculty to ensure maximum student competency.
20. Assist in evaluation development and improvement of curriculum and departmental goals and objectives.
21. Recommend textbooks and other instructional materials including classroom library and equipment through Division Chairperson to the Dean of Instruction.
22. Assist the division chair with developing and managing a departmental budget in support of the Annual Budget.
23. Submit a Professional Growth Plan in accordance with guidelines for State Board Policy 605.02 for approval by the President prior to pursing advancement in rank.
24. Demonstrate ethical behavior loyalty honesty and integrity both on and off the campus.
25. Recommend media resources for purchase to the department chair.
26. Attend workshops and meetings that contribute to planned professional development.
27. Ensure safe environment for student learning.
28. Assist the division chair in identifying qualified adjunct faculty.
29. Attend faculty meetings as required.
30. Activity participates in division/college committees and campus activities.
31. Adhere to and assist in implementing college policies objectives and functions in accordance with the college philosophy and procedures.
32. Perform other duties as assigned by the President Dean of Instruction or Division Chairperson.

1. Masters degree in English or Masters degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in English from an accredited institution.

1. Three years fulltime teaching experience in English.
2. Excellent oral written and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to work independently.
4. Ability to deal effectively with students other employees and the public is required.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application systems to be considered for this position. Submission of a completed application packet is the responsibility of the applicant. To be considered for an interview (only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview). The applicant must submit the following:

• A completed official College employment application
• A current resume
• Written verification of minimum required work experience from a current or previous employer. Verification must include employment dates job title indicate if the employment was fulltime or parttime and be on official letterhead with an authorized signature.
• Copy of unofficial or official transcripts. (Transcripts must confirm applicant meets educational requirements. Copies of High School diploma will not be accepted.