Job Description

Salary
See Position Description

Location
Tuscaloosa, AL

Job Type
Adjunct

Job Number
PT2024:04

College/Division
SSCC-207080-Physics

Opening Date
08/16/2024

Campus Location
Shelton State Community College

Position Summary

The Adjunct Instructor provides quality classroom instruction, maintains required scholastic records, and seeks continuous improvement of the curriculum, instruction, and use of resources.

SALARY: Adjunct instructors are paid a flat rate of $800 per credit hour taught when the class meets the minimum enrollment requirements. Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements may be compensated on a pro rata basis or cancelled at the discretion of the college. Selected classes may be compensated on an hourly basis based on contact hours rather than credit hours. Compensation arrangements for substitute instructors may vary depending on the duration of the instructional assignment and the instructional division within the College. Appropriate compensation arrangements for substitute instructors will be determined by the College. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the mission and goals of the community college and instructional division
• Demonstrate and maintain a high level of competence and expertise in the teaching field and subject area
• Teach courses as assigned by the Division Chair/Program Director, and design and deliver each course ensuring an effective learning experience
• Submit to the Division Chair/Program Director a course plan for each course taught in accordance with college guidelines
• Implement effective and comprehensive use of current technology in all instructional areas
• Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, and academic progress
• Provide for effective evaluation of the learning experience of each student
• Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submit them according to announced deadlines
• Participate in institutional and departmental planning and assessment processes
• Demonstrate effective people skills, communication skills, and work ethics
• Demonstrate ability to use the computer effectively for word processing, electronic communication, maintaining online instructional resources, and for appropriate computer applications in the teaching discipline
• Seek continuous improvement of the curriculum, instruction, and use of resources
• Perform additional essential job functions that are unique to the instructor position and/or teaching field.
• Post and maintain office hours in accordance with prevailing policy
• Participate in faculty meetings, division/department meetings, and discussions about curriculum, teaching-learning techniques, teaching materials, and other instructional related activities

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Master's degree with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in the teaching field from a regionally accredited institution.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  The online submission of a completed packet is the sole responsibility of the applicant.  No previous application files will be transferred for consideration of this position.  No copies will be given of the application information submitted.  Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U. S. at the time of appointment and must travel at their own expense for all in-person interviews.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.   

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: A completed application packet consists of:

• A cover letter of application specifically detailing and relating the applicant's education and experience to the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
• An online Shelton State Community College employment application. 
• A current resume.
• Copies of postsecondary transcript(s) identifying the applicant, institution, and verifying degree(s) earned that demonstrate that the applicant meets the educational requirements for this position. If employed, official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources within thirty (30) days of the employment start date.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:  Shelton State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.    

Shelton State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.  

Shelton State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. 

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. 

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. 

This employer participates in E-Verify.

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