Part-Time Faculty

Description

Summary: The Mexican American Catholic College (MACC) invites qualified and experienced applications for adjunct teaching faculty in the areas of Philosophy, Theology and Pastoral Ministry. Adjunct faculty members are hired to teach on a per-course basis during the Fall and Spring semesters and can teach in English or Spanish and are limited to teaching a maximum of 6 credit-hours hours per semester. This position may require day, evening, face-to-face or online instruction. 

This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed. Note that part-time faculty are assigned for one term at a time and are not eligible to participate in MACC benefit programs.

Under supervision of the Academic Dean, Adjuncts will plan and implement curriculum for assigned course(s); effectively communicate class content to students in an online or face-to-face environment; evaluate students' progress in attaining goals, objectives, and student learning outcomes; assist in retention efforts. The primary duty is effective teaching of college- and/or graduate-level courses in the qualified discipline.

Required Documents to submit with application: 
· Resume/CV (Faculty)
· Cover Letter
· Example Syllabus
· Unofficial Transcripts, Official transcripts must be sent to Human Resources upon hire.

Requirements

Position Responsibilities:

 Following the course syllabus, develops course outline for each course assigned. The outline will include learning objectives and any required College information. Distribute the outline to campus administration and enrolled students on pre-determined dates.

• Instructs the depth and scope of class materials as outlined in the syllabus and catalog, while relating such instruction to course and academic program outcomes as defined by course or program assessment plans. 
• Prepare and grade exams based  on course objectives and published scheduled exams and returns all assignments/graded work in a timely manner.
• Implements evaluation of outcomes assessments and achieves established results while maintaining college standards and student satisfaction.
• Works creatively in all assigned courses to keep students engaged to assist in increasing student retention.
• Maintains student records and submits grades at the appropriate time.
• Provide responsive communication to student inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintains a minimum of one (1) office hour per week per assigned course.*Participates in at least two Faculty meetings per semester and in at least one adjunct Professional Development activity.
• Maintain a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and a passion for engaging students in meaningful and intellectually stimulating ways.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to college bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
• Adhering to all applicable academic and employment policies identified in the Employee and Faculty handbooks, and academic catalog.
• Adhering to safety training and protocols on a daily basis and taking precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others. 
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to students’ names and information, services rendered to students, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
• Adherence to the Code of  Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
• Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education:

• Master’s degree or higher in the discipline or related  field (Theology, Scriptures, Cultural Studies, Religious Studies, Pastoral Ministry) or a Masters with 18 graduate semester hours in the subject taught from an accredited college or university; doctoral degree preferred. 

Experience:

• Academic and professional teaching experience within the teaching content. 
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills: 

• Proficient in either English or Spanish, or both;
• Must be a Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church;
• Thorough knowledge of the Catholic Church Magisterium;