Adjunct Faculty School of Communication, Arts, and Social Sciences

INSTITUTION DESCRIPTION:

Founded in 1870 by a woman Bathsheba A. Benedict Benedict College is a private co-educational liberal arts institution with over 1700 students enrolled in its 26 baccalaureate degree programs and 2 masters degree programs. Defying trends Benedict College maintains a nearly equal male and female student population. This Midlands HBCU has welcomed students from all 46 counties in South Carolina 30 states across America and 26 countries around the world.

JOB SUMMARY:
The School of Communication Arts and Social Sciences invites applications to join the pool for Adjunct Faculty to teach courses in one or more of the following disciplines: English Mass Communication Studio Art Music Industry Criminal Justice Administration Cybersecurity Interdisciplinary Studies Political Science Conflict Resolution and Pre Law.
Adjunct faculty are expected to deliver high quality instruction; provide supplemental academic support through scheduled office hours; engage in professional development and community outreach as appropriate; and collaborate effectively with colleagues to support student success.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Teach 11 or fewer semester credit hours (sch) per semester (or 6 or fewer sch per summer session).
• Hold in person or virtual office hours to assist students.
• Contribute to curriculum development assessment of student learning outcomes and co curricular initiatives within the discipline.
• Engage in professional development and the scholarship of teaching and learning.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Earned masters degree in the appropriate discipline including at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in college-level teaching and to working in a multicultural environment that values diversity.
• Ability to use instructional technology effectively in teaching and learning.
• Evidence of collegiality professionalism and a strong work ethic.
• Relevant professional experience in the discipline.
• Familiarity with CANVAS Learning Manage System

• Three (3) or more years of college-level teaching experience.
• Demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness.
• Experience with online teaching virtual learning environments and learning management systems.
  

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Record of (or strong potential for) successful college teaching.
• Familiarity with developing courses that incorporate Open Educational Resources (OER) and virtual instructional tools.
• Demonstrated interest in student learning engagement and academic success.
• Commitment to professional responsibilities student development and service.
• Grant Writing Experience.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work may require walking standing lifting carrying pushing or pulling at times. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and exert up to 10 pounds of force for routine keyboard and instructional activities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

No known environmental hazards.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

• Interested candidates should complete an online application using this link: upload a cover letter resume and names and email addresses of three references. If you have additional questions regarding the position send an email to:.