Adjunct Instructor-English
Overview
Teach classes, encourage the success of all students, and maintain the educational standards set forth by the department. Instructors are expected to provide quality teaching, evaluate student performance in accordance with student learning outcomes as stated in the course syllabus, maintain accurate records of attendance and grading of students, and submit required records. Abide by all relevant College policies, procedures, and regulations.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach assigned courses in accordance with the description published in the college catalog and the approved course syllabus.
- Utilize instructional materials in a variety of formats to accommodate diverse learning styles of students.
- Employ active teaching pedagogies in the delivery of instruction.
- Be prepared with academic recovery plans in accordance with the Academic Integrity and Recovery Plan (AIR&P) in case of emergency.
- Meet all scheduled class meetings in accordance with schedule of classes.
- Advise Department Chairperson and the School Dean of absences in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes and submit required monitoring reports and grades in the College’s systems by the deadline.
- Submit monitoring codes on students for record keeping purposes and discuss with counselors and other appropriate personnel any problems of students, which may require special attention.
- Participate regularly in the assessment of course, program, and general education learning outcomes.
- Provide one office hour per week in each teaching semester.
- Participate in College life, graduation and activities as appropriate.
- Treat students fairly, consistently, and in an ethical manner.
- Adhere to departmental and college policies and regulations.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- Master’s Degree in English, English Education, Creative Writing or Journalism. Previous experience teaching writing on a collegiate level preferred.
- Teaching experience at the community college level preferred.
- Must have the commitment and the ability to use technology to enhance classroom teaching, student learning, and to communicate through the College's email and LMS.
Preferred Qualifications & Special Considerations:
- Morning, afternoon, evening and weekend courses may be available in Lincroft and other Regional Locations.Knowledge of Monmouth County and its communities.