Position Type:
Adjunct/Adjunct Faculty
Date Posted:
2/26/2025
Location:
Rock Valley College
Position Title: Adjunct (Developmental English)
Department: College of Readiness/Learner Supports (CRL)
Division: College of Readiness/Learner Supports (CRL)
Employee Status: Adjunct (Fall, Spring, and/or Summer Semesters)
Group: NA
Grade: Adjunct
FLSA: Non-Exempt
ICCB Classification: Teaching
Issued: 02/2025
Employment Notice: Rock Valley College does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position.
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Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Dean of College Readiness/Learner Supports
Supervision Exercised: None
Job Summary
Reporting to the Dean, Adjunct Faculty will develop course syllabi and design lessons, activities, assignments, and assessments that accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring students achieve the course objectives and outcomes. They will apply learner-centered teaching principles to engage and inspire students, encouraging active participation throughout the educational experience. Adjunct Faculty are also responsible for evaluating student performance, maintaining accurate and timely records, and ensuring the completion of attendance verifications, academic progress reports, and final course grades.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Additional related duties may be assigned.
- Deliver instruction for Developmental English (Integrated Reading and Writing) and Academic Skill-building courses, ensuring that content is accessible and engaging.
- Utilize Rock Valley College’s designated Learning Management System (LMS) for grading, assignments, student communication, and record-keeping.
- Develop and organize course content, assigning relevant coursework that aligns with learning objectives.
- Select and implement appropriate textbooks and teaching materials, while adhering to scheduled class times.
- Offer availability for student interaction, including at least one hour of office hours weekly per 3-credit-hour course.
- Maintain and manage necessary instructional materials and equipment, as needed.
- Participate in the assessment of student learning and progress to enhance course effectiveness.
- Accurately track and maintain student records, assess student performance, and submit grades in a timely manner.
- Prepare and submit required reports regarding course/class performance as requested.
- Attend required faculty, division, and in-service training meetings to stay aligned with departmental and institutional goals.
- Stay current with the latest research, journals, and best practices in the field of developmental english.
- Adhere to all applicable policies, including the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), as well as other relevant laws and regulations governing higher education at Rock Valley College.
- Commitment to the community college mission.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in English, English Education, or Reading from an accredited college required.
- Competency in technologies commonly used in college-level instruction (canvas & zoom).
- Experience teaching face-to-face, hybrid, and online.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in English, English Education, or Reading. Experience teaching Developmental English at a community college or university.
- Experience with ELL students is a plus.
- Interest in involvement in division and college initiatives.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works indoors.
Physical Demands
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear.
