Adjunct Professor First Year Seminar

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration:Open to the Public

Employment Status: Part Time Temporary

Pay Plan Series & Grade: ES0000/0000/01

Salary Range: minimum of $950 per credithour

Closing Date: Open to the Public

Location: 801 North Capitol Street NE Washington DC. 20002

Brief Description of Duties

The University of the District of Columbia is a public land grant institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality career focused undergraduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge skills and credentials needed to launch enhance or change careers.
The University of the District of Columbia Community College (UDCCC) is a branch campus of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is seeking enthusiastic and qualified parttime instructors interested in teaching. First Year Seminar is a unique transition course designed to facilitate integration into UDCCCs learning community. The aim of this course is to enhance skills for academic success develop understanding of community college culture provide individualized academic advising and foster meaningful educational engagement. The course also encourages active participation in the community college and to postexperience reflection. Classes will be scheduled to meet once a week TuesSat. Classes will be scheduled to start as early as 8:00am and end as late as 8:20pm TF. Saturday classes may end as late as 3:30pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teachall assigned classes and hours not to exceed 10 credits as determined by the semester course schedule
• Provide and plan instructional activities to include but not limited to lecture class discussion demonstration labs and projects
• Adhere to scheduled office hours for student conferences one hour per week
• Submit and maintain accurate records of attendance and gradesin a timely manner (records are in anelectronic format)
• Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning whileestablishing and maintaining classroom control
• Attendall meetings ceremonies and official functions as specified by the Chief Community College Officer and/or Dean of Academic Affairs
• Adhereto the University policies and guidelines in all matters concerning academics student and staff conduct.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Masters Degree in Social/Behavioral Science or related discipline.
• At least one year of teaching experience.
• At least two years of experience in counseling academic advising student affairs social services child welfare or career services.

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment: Temporary employment may be ended at anytime with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit: Dependent upon certain criteria this position may be eligible for representation and require payment of union fees through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Due to the temporary nature of this appointment this position is ineligible for benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation family responsibilities matriculation physical handicap or political affiliation.

Notice of NonDiscrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977 as amended D.C. Official Code Section 21401.01 et. seq. (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation gender identity or expression familial status family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation genetic information disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

DrugFree Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the DrugFree Workplace Act of 1988 the individual selected to fill this position will as a condition of employment be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor in writing not later than five 5 days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a satisfactory background investigation is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia Office of Talent Management Only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office ofTalent Managementat.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the Universitys EO Policy Statement please visit: opportunity/.