HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Descriptions

JOB TITLE:Adjunct Online Instructor REPORTS TO:Dean of eLearning

DEPARTMENT:eLearning

EXEMPT:YES

VICE PRESIDENT:Dr. Thomas Ware VP of Instruction

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Masters degree or higher

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain knowledge of diversityrelated issues legislation and best practices.

Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain current credentials as required in respective field.

Successfully complete New Online Instructor Training.

Attend meetings as required by Dean of eLearning or department chairs to include continued professional development and trainings.

Utilize the college email system and messaging systems through the learning management system for communication with students and staff. Adhere to the 48hour policy regarding communication during an instructional period. Use teaching techniques that include the effective utilization of resources that motivate students to achieve their potential specifically the required use of the colleges learning management system.

Provide necessary information for students. This information would include standardized syllabi information.

Submit necessary instructional information in a timely manner to include reporting no shows attendance/grade reports audit verifications course/instructor evaluations etc.

Adhere to the calendar for online courses

Participate in student/teacher and faculty/administrator evaluations and performance review conferences.

Develop personal and professional improvement plans in those areas deemed necessary as a result of evaluations.

Include effectiveness measures in teaching and report data as directed; coordinate and implement measures as directed by department to respond to information from student learning outcomes/institutional effectiveness results

Utilize appropriate processes for the use of proctored testing in online courses

Maintain general knowledge about the colleges operating procedures to assist students in navigating college requirements.

Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

none

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.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand walk sit taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths ideas and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions drive innovation and deliver better results.

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose passion and profession.

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

• Integrity
• Diversity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex age disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity equity and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn work and serve our communities.