Adjunct Faculty Communications (Dayton Campus)

We have openings for Adjunct Faculty - Communications at ourChattanooga StateDayton campus!

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

Our Values:
We cultivate a welcome and supportive 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. We prioritize applicants who are available to teach on ground during the day and/or with our Dual Enrollment program.

Responsibilities for Adjunct Instructors include conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices maintaining records of attendance evaluating student performance on assignments or lab activities assigning mid-term grades assigning final grades utilizing faculty feedback completion of mandatory training as needed and performing other duties as assigned.

Beyond teaching responsibilities Adjunct Instructors are also obligated to comply with and support college policies as specified 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 and reflect equity-minded practices.

Organizational Culture

• Provides fair-minded support in the Humanities & Fine Arts Division that aligns with the Colleges values.
• Supports the Colleges goals and supports divisional efforts to utilize best practices.
• Provides fair-minded 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 fairness 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 equity-minded principles and practices related to supporting students.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree in COMMUNICATIONS from a regionally accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school and/or college level teaching experience
• Experience teaching in a rural area
• Experience with alternative delivery instructional modes hybrid online virtual

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

Open Until Filled: No

Projected Salary Range: $1455 - $1914 per class