Adjunct - Online-10

Position Title:

Adjunct - Online-10

Job Description:

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.


QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Master’s Degree in the relevant area, terminal degree preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in an appropriate organizational work setting
• For online classes, prior experience teaching online is preferred
• Must complete Hinds Community College New Online Instructor Training

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
• Teach assigned courses as specified in the schedule and course contract (2 course limit per semester)
• Incorporate Hinds Community College departmental texts and instructional materials; prepare course materials and lesson plans
• Provide students the approved college-wide syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria
• Use the College’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students
• Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles and provide interesting and engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions or examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner on student progress
• Be available for student consultation through office hours or scheduled appointments or by phone or email
• Maintain records of enrollment and attendance, assessments and grades, submit class rosters and grade sheets by the deadlines established by the College
• Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations when available and use feedback to improve course delivery
• Revise and update course content as needed
• Adjuncts are encouraged to attend one or more PDI sessions to become familiar with the College’s mission and teaching philosophy, policies and procedures and the learning management system
• Meet with the Dean of eLearning or Discipline Department Head or Curriculum Coordinator as needed to discuss all aspects of the course including student progress and curriculum development
• Submit an annual performance review acknowledgement and plan for meeting requirements if needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
• Current knowledge of the relevant discipline
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching adult learners
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring students
• Ability to respond to the needs of learners from a variety of educational backgrounds in a multicultural environment
• Ability to deliver course outcomes and content through a variety of teaching/learning styles
• Ability to use technology effectively in teaching
• Respect for students and a genuine interest in their learning
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Good organizational skills and timeliness in responding to student inquiries
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with students and colleagues

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Communicating Orally and in writing to exchange information. Operate computers and other relevant technology.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job