Job Description

 

 

Salary range is $821 - $899 per credit hour, based upon experience. This is for an in-person instructional position. 

The credit adjunct instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The instructor is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day or evening on any Chesapeake College campus (including online or dual-enrollment sites) as assigned. This position reports directly to the Department Chairperson (or Program Director, as appropriate).

 

Examples of Duties

 

• Facilitate classroom instruction (in-person and/or online)
• Remain current in the discipline
• Use and be proficient with the college LMS to notify students of key academic dates, notify students of course adjustments, post syllabus and announcements, send/receive course mail, and maintain grades and attendance
• Maintain accurate and complete gradebook in LMS
• Refer students to appropriate support resources, if needed
• Provide a learning environment that supports student success
• Teach assigned class in accordance with established student learning outcomes (SLOs)
  • Provide student support by being available outside of regular instruction to assist with course material.
  • Develop syllabus or follow departmental syllabus, as appropriate
  • Evaluate student performance; select and compile assessments, assignments, and/or discussion activities as a measurement of performance relative to SLOs
  • Participate in course-level assessment and report data as required
  • Maintain and submit accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress (mid-term and final
  • Maintain attendance records and report attendance when required
  • Maintain effective communication with the Chesapeake College community by utilizing Outlook email regularly.
  • Respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours with the exception of weekends and holidays. Faculty should maintain regular communication with students
  • Complete regulatory training as required
  • Perform other duties as outlined in the Faculty Resource Guide
    Note: Additional duties may be assigned by supervisor.

 

Qualifications

 

Required: Master's degree in the teaching discipline or Master’s degree in a closely related discipline with a minimum of fifteen (15) graduate semester hours in the subject area from an accredited institution. Degrees must be verified with official transcripts.

 *Exceptional experience may be substituted for the Master’s degree at the discretion of the Vice President. In the case of skilled trades and professional tracks, industry specific certifications can be substituted for academic degrees.

 **Credential requirements may differ for adjunct faculty hired to teach developmental courses.

 Preferred:

• Experience teaching a diverse population of students in a community college setting
• Experience with learning management systems (or the willingness to complete assigned training prior to teaching).
• Exceptional computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Communication and interpersonal skills as demonstrated by public speaking, training, and presentation
• Evidence of familiarity and/or teaching excellence with adult learners in multiple formats, (i.e., online, face-to-face, hybrid)

 

Physical Requirements

 

• Most of the job is sedentary, however, occasional periods of light work may be required.
• Lifting up to approximately 35 lbs. occasionally.
• The worker may be exposed to primarily inside classroom/office conditions.
• Visual acuity appropriate for a faculty/administrative position
• Hearing
• Fingering
• Grasping
• Pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching – occasionally
• Climbing stairs – occasionally
• Walking, frequently
• Travel may be required between campuses

 

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