Adjunct Faculty - Art, Music, & Theatre

We have an opening forAdjunct Faculty Art Music and Theatreat our Chattanooga State campus!

Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values:

We cultivate a welcome and caring environment.

We care about the well-being of each other.

We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.

We collaborate to build a better future.

Our Mission - We are Chattanooga State a dedicated team that delivers accessible innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together we enrich the lives of students and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Department Head and/or Lead Faculty Adjunct Instructors have as their chief duty the instruction of assigned classes providing quality instruction for student learning and maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom. Classes are taught in a variety of formats (virtual online hybrid on-ground) and at several different locations including local high schools. Responsibilities for Adjunct Instructors include conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices maintain records of attendance evaluate student performance on assignments or lab activities assign midterm grades assign final grades utilize faculty feedback complete mandatory training as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Beyond teaching responsibilities Adjunct Instructors are also obligated to comply and support college policies as set forth in the Strategic Plan the College Catalog the Adjunct Faculty Handbook and the Employment Agreement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Holistic Student Support

• Familiarity with holistic support for students outside the classroom. These supports include Admissions and Records Enrollment Service Center High School Programs Recruiting and Orientation Career Services Student Support Center Tutoring Services Student Conduct Student Life Multicultural and International Services Adult Student Services and the Center for Access and Disability Services.
• Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility.

Organizational Culture

• Provides support in the Humanities & Fine Arts Division that aligns with the Colleges values.
• Provides services and support for students faculty and staff.

Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation

• Demonstrate teaching excellence by using evidence-based instructional practices that foster student learning.
• Engage to adapt test and refine new pedagogical approaches that fit Chattanooga States campus context.
• Structure student experiences to ensure belongingness accessibility and relevance in academic student life and co-curricular activities.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Maintains a comprehensive grasp on the particular area(s) of academic study.
• Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students.
• Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation.
• Exudes a positive supportive and cooperative disposition towards others.
• Demonstrates punctuality and is detailed-oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in verbal and written form.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about principles and practices related to supporting students.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree or Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in a relevant discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching Experience

Experience with alternative delivery instructional modes hybrid online virtual

**All applicant submissions must include CV/Resume and Unofficial Transcript attachments**

Closing Date:None

Open Until Filled:No