Job Description
Adjunct Faculty
Position Information
Position Title
Professional Development Adjunct Faculty
Position Type
Faculty
Department
Early College Partnerships, Learning Supports, and Faculty
Affairs
FLSA
Exempt
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Fixed Term/Tenure Track
Grade
...
Salary Range
Hiring Salary Range
Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education
Union/Non Union
Non Union
Job Description Summary
The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning,
preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction
and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via
instructional delivery formats to include face-to-face, hybrid,
online, and remote. Face-to-face and hybrid classes may be offered
on any Prince Georgeās Community College campus. The instructor
must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore
teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and
plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning
styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor
student learning outcomes. The instructor is also responsible for
participating in related activities to include professional
development, academic advising, curriculum design.
Minimum Qualifications
- EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelorās degree or equivalent certification and accreditation from recognized college, university or national, state, or regionalorganization.
- Minimum two yearsā experience in teaching and/or workforce training and/or apprenticeship programs
- Related verifiable work experience
AREA SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Information provided based on the area discipline ādiscipline specific credentials and/or education are listedhere.
- Provide instruction to a diverse adult population
- Possess the ability to plan, organize and implement curriculum timely and efficiently
- Provide instruction in Professional Development and 21st Century Skills such as soft skills, critical thinking, problemsolving, oral/written communication, teamwork, collaboration,professional work ethic, career management, leadership, digitaltechnology and intercultural fluency
- Provide a combination of interactive lectures, visual presentations, small group interactions, and role-playingactivities designed to enhance program participantsā understandingof employer expectations
- Conduct employability profile assessment
- Provide career coaching, resume development and mock interviews
- Evaluate student progress through examinations, quizzes, and observations
- Attend meetings, trainings, orientation sessions and graduation/completion ceremonies
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Remote and Online teaching
- Technology skills and computer literacy
- Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Research skills
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Planning and organization
- Problem-solving and analytical ability
Criteria
CRITERIA : The following criteria, which are not the sole
criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review
the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum
qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be
interviewed. Other information and observations made during the
interview process may be considered in the selection process. A
Resume/CV and cover letter are required with the application.
Please ensure that your documents address the criteria listed below
for this position.
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in conjunction with course outcomes.
- Using applicable technology and pedagogical principles, teach course content via an appropriate delivery format to includeface-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction.
- Complete mandated institutional trainings and professional development trainings related to content discipline andpedagogy.
- Facilitate appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.
- Evaluate student performance using assessment tools that align with established course objectives and outcomes.
- Create and administer assessments that monitor student progress and provide timely student feedback.
- Provide an orientation at the first-class meeting to include an overview of the course syllabus. The overview should include anoutline of course objectives, requirements, attendance policy,grading system, textbook(s), and supplemental materials.
- Notify students of key academic dates and course adjustments, maintain an up-to-date, electronic grade book, and enter finalgrades by the established due date.
- Maintain accurate records and submit class records (as appropriate) to the Department Chair or Program Coordinator by theestablished due date, and participate in the departmentalevaluation and course assessment process.
- Maintain office hours, advise students, and refer students to appropriate resources.
- Adjunct faculty are expected to respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours with the exception of weekends andholidays. Faculty are expected to maintain regular communicationwith students and should exclusively use the assigned PGCCemail.
- Attend all required meetings.
- Perform all other duties as directed by the Department Chair, Program Coordinator, or designee.
Job Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively
communicate and interact with other employees and the public
through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally
defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel
objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and
operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not
limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax
machine. No significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching,
reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping,
and repetitive motions
- OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
- As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are aU.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
- A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personalinformation will be required if selected for an interview
Is Background Check Required?
Yes
Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or
directly engaging with minor children on campus?
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ADJ21511/12
Open Date
09/21/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Background Check Statement
Special Instructions to Applicants
Effective August 8, 2022, Prince Georgeās Community Collegeās
current vaccine mandate will expire for students, faculty, and
staff. Select exceptions may apply. Face coverings will be
voluntary campus-wide, including in classrooms and instructional
spaces. Although the College will no longer require new employees
and students to be vaccinated as a condition of employment or
instruction based on current public health conditions, COVID -19
vaccines and boosters are strongly recommended.
Application Status ; you will receive an email
acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no
further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or
the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is
immediately sent to your references listed on your application.
Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight
requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background
investigation.
Posting Specific Questions
- Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a minimum two years' experience in teaching and/or workforce training and/or apprenticeship programs?
- Yes
- No
- * Please be advised that as required by the 1986 Immigration Act, candidates must be prepared to present acceptabledocumentation showing identity and that you are a U.S. Citizen oran alien who is authorized to work. It is the college's policy thatPGCC does not provide sponsorship for prospective employees. Willyou require sponsorship to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- HERC
- HigherEd Jobs
- Hispanic Outlook
- Indeed
- Personal Referral
- PGCC Website
- Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
- The Chronicle of Higher Ed
- The Washington Post
- Other: Please indicate below
- Educause
- How did you hear about this employment opportunity? If you selected 'Other' please indicate source:
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
- Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Optional Documents
- Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation 1
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