JOB
Under general supervision, prepare and teach Introductory and Intermediate English Composition and other English courses as needed. Faculty member may be assigned to any SLCC location.Special InstructionsThis is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available.This position is paid at $1,056 per instructional unit.Please attach resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents for consideration. 1) In accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester-by-semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment. 2) Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within in 30 days of hire.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Follows the English course curriculum outline, prepares and delivers lectures and other classroom activitiesUses the published Canvas development shellsKeeps accurate classroom recordsCoordinates Student ADA accommodation requests following college policy and proceduresAnswers student questions and provides necessary feedback on student progressSupports the Department of English, Linguistics, and Writing Studies (ELWS) assessment initiativesMeets College and department deadlines and evaluates student work in a timely manner, including submitting final grades on-timeCompletes all required trainingsDemonstrates and supports professional commitment to division, school, and college mission and valuesBecomes familiar with, and abides by, all college policies with immediate priority given to those policies that govern interactions with colleagues, staff, administrators, and departments throughout the organizationMaintains professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administratorsProvides appropriate and timely feedback for all assignmentsReturns graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standardsMaintains student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and gradesConducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performanceInforms students of progress-to-date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlinesAssists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environmentPrepares and submits incident reports to Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior as defined by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities PolicyMaintains professional and collegial behaviorHandles/responds to student concerns/complaints, and responds to student communications and inquiries promptly (generally within 1-2 business days)Maintains professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedureCompletes all required employee trainingsCompletes the ELWS department orientation annuallyCompletes the Canvas User Credential within a semester of being hiredCompletes the Online Teacher Credential if teaching online classesCompletes the Livestream Teacher Credential if teaching Livestream classesKnows and enforces FERPA guidelinesProvides ADA accommodations as requestedOther job related duties as neededKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesExpertise in current approaches to composition and English studiesDemonstrated fluency in core pedagogies of writing instruction, including but not limited to: developing and supporting writing assignments; responding to student writing; facilitating the work of students in small groups, as well as in whole-class activities; and facilitating collaborative workExpertise and teaching experience in a variety of writing courses, including technical andprofessional writingDemonstrable proficiency with writing technologies, including but not limited to on-line or technology-enhanced course design and teaching, multi-media, hypertext, and distance educationDemonstrated commitment to diversityAbility to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the CollegeAbility to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilitiesAll Faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in-person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences.You are employed as an Adjunct Faculty member/ Instructor on a contract-to-contract basis, with no future expectation or obligation for employment. Your employment may be terminated At Will at any time.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
One-year experience teaching composition at a post-secondary institutionGraduate coursework in writing and reading pedagogyMultilingual
