Adjunct Instructor Pool - Humanities Instruction

This announcement will maintain a pool of qualified applicants for Communications, English, Spanish, and French Instructors. Submission of an application and our acceptance thereof does not indicate that there are positions open, and in no way obligates Northwest MS Community College.

Applicants may indicate an interest in part-time positions for Northwest Mississippi Community College for all campus locations:   Senatobia (Main Campus), Oxford, and Desoto.

MANDATORY:  A Master’s Degree with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate hours in the specific subject area is required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches courses related to subject matter.
• Prepare, administer, and grade periodic tests, assignments, and/or program assessment data. 
• Maintain a student attendance record as required by the Mississippi Community College Board. 
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attends adjunct faculty meetings and professional development workshops and training.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to take initiative to solve problems. 
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. 
• Experience using technology including email, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, and Internet use. 
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact tactfully and courteously with students, faculty, staff, and the general public. 
• Ability to collaborate with others and work as part of a team. 
• Demonstrate oral and written communication skills to interact with a wide range of diverse individuals. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the  Instructor regularly required to do the following:

• Travel between campuses and a flexible schedule may be required, including some evenings, weekends, and extended hours to meet department needs.
• Stand for long periods 
• Talk, hear, view, and assist students 
• Communicate with others in person, telephone, zoom, & live chat
• Sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Stand, walk, stoop, or kneel
• Occasionally lift and/or move items of at least 15-20 pounds

 

APPLICATION:

Interested applicants must submit and attach the following:

• Submit application at www.northwestms.edu  
• Resume
• Transcripts 
• Professional References

Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year, open access public community college primarily serving 11 counties in northwest Mississippi. Our vision states that “Northwest Mississippi Community College transforms our students’ lives, enriches our communities, and strives for excellence in our educational programs and services.” 

Accreditation

Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates in career education. Questions about the accreditation of Northwest Mississippi Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

Northwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran in all its programs and activities. Northwest Mississippi Community College prohibits sexual harassment and all forms of sexual violence, regardless of sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Disability Support Services Coordinator, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7046, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3309, e-mail address mkelsay@northwestms.edu; Title II of the Age Discrimination Act: Vice President for Finance and Administration, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7017, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668