PT - Adjunct Faculty, American Sign Language (ASL)

PT - Adjunct Faculty, American Sign Language (ASL)

Salary: 
$840 per equated load hour (most courses are 3-4 eq. load hours)

Summary of Function: 
The adjunct faculty member is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, 
incorporating relevant classroom technology, and ensuring course content is up to date. Key responsibilities include
fostering an inclusive classroom environment, staying informed about developments within their field, maintaining 
accurate records, fostering and submitting reports on time, communicating professionally, and adhering to 
institutional policies, procedures, and standards. 

Typical Duties: 

• Serves students by fulfilling the institution’s Student Experience Statement. 
  
• Provides instruction using appropriate strategies that demonstrate teaching excellence through evidence-based practices that foster student learning. Effectively integrates instructional and classroom technology to 
  enhance teaching and learning.
  
• Develops, plans, and delivers course content, administers assessments, and provides feedback and grades 
  to students through the learning management system. Ensures that course content and materials are 
  updated and aligned with current curriculum goals, student learning outcomes, and course objectives.
  
• Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time, including grades and attendance, in accordance 
  with institutional requirements, utilizing designated reporting tools.
  
• Acquires, maintains, and applies knowledge of best instructional practices and remain current in the 
  assigned academic field, related occupational areas, and technologies.
  
• Offers academic support and fosters an inclusive classroom environment that supports learning at all levels.
  
• Responds to correspondence in a timely, thoughtful, and professional manner.
  
• Supports and participates in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in the discipline, OR
  
• Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline, OR
  
• Master’s degree in any discipline with three years of full-time work experience related to the course(s)
  taught, OR
  
• Bachelor’s degree with an industry recognized license or certification and three years of full-time work
  experience, OR
  
• Bachelor's degree with a current Arizona teaching certificate in the discipline and three full-time years
  teaching in the content area, OR
  
• Meet qualifications as outlined under institutional procedure, Faculty Credentials

Additional Eligibility Requirements: 

• Arizona Driver’s License or Equivalent
  
• Experience teaching in a community college preferred, but not required; experience must be
  demonstrated on application materials

Position Type & Work Schedule:

• Adjunct Faculty
  
• 8 equated load per semester; load dependent upon institutional need
  
• Instructional days and times are dependent upon semester course schedule and institutional need

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and follow college policies and procedures
  
• In-depth knowledge of the academic discipline being taught
  
• Knowledge and understanding of effective teaching methods and learning theories
  
• Knowledge of curriculum design and assessment practices
  
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively utilize instructional technologies and learning platforms including 
  learning management system
  
• Skill in current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, 
  specifically Microsoft Office applications, Windows, college system platforms, software and applications 
  especially those specific to the department