Adjunct Instructor, Higher Education in Prison Program
- Employer
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Location
- Newton Campus
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- Position Type
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Adjunct Instructor, Higher Education in Prison Program
Campus:Newton Campus
Job Number:21-ADJ134
Employment Date:Summer and Fall Semesters 2021
Job Category:Adjunct Faculty
Application & Position Contact Information:Jennifer Doke-Kerns, jadokekerns@dmacc.edu
Salary Information:$947 per Equivalent Credit Hour (ECH)
Job Summary:Teaches assigned courses in Statistics, English, Humanities, Literature and others to be determined in accordance with course competencies and syllabi. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.
Essential Functions:Teach and facilitate college classes in keeping with DMACC course standards and guidelines
Conduct all necessary assessment and reporting. Work collaboratively with other corrections educators, pathway navigators, DMACC coordinator, and DOC facility to assess and report student progress, needs, and next steps.
Pass DOC background check.
Willingness to work with diverse, justice impacted students.
Masters Degree in the subject area or a masters degree in another area plus 18 graduate credits in the area being taught.
Must complete 4-6 hours of training through the Department of Corrections (DOC) and DMACC’s Department for Justice Impacted Communities
Past experience teaching college courses
Past experience working with justice impacted communities
Willingness to work additional hours with students as academic tutor (for additional compensation)
DMACC is willing to work with instructor to create a schedule that meets requirements for the course and works within the instructor’s schedule.
Posting Date:04/28/2021
Open Until Filled:Yes
Quick Link for Internal Postings:Organization
DMACC is the largest community college in Iowa, serving Central Iowa since 1966. We have 500+ faculty and staff dedicated providing the most immersive, progressive, and innovative learning experience for our students.
We're proud to provide one of the best opportunities for educational advancement in the state. Our student body is made up of traditional students as well as professionals from a multitude of backgrounds.
We offer the lowest tuition and fees in the state with more than 220 programs of study. Our credit students can graduate with an associates degree, college diploma or certificate. With courses available online or face-to-face, students can easily plan a class schedule that fits their needs.
With an average class size of 18 students to 1 faculty member, students get a level of assistance that may not be possible at other institutions.
We offer learning opportunities through our six campuses and six learning centers.
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