Job Title: Adjunct - Humanities (Pool - Philosophy, History & Religious Studies)

Department: Humanities

Location: Columbus Campus

Employment Type: Adjunct/Non-Credit Instructor

Employment Status: Adjunct/Non-Credit Instructor

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Unit

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation Type: Contract

Compensation:  $54.88

Schedule: Hours vary depending upon course assignment. Day, evening or weekend hours.

Job Description: 

Position Summary

The Adjunct – Humanities (Pool - Philosophy, History & Religious Studies) position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learningenvironment in the classroom, with major emphasis placed on teaching,supporting and evaluating students.  TheAdjunct role provides instruction and monitors teaching/learning effectivenessin courses assigned by the Department Chair, or other leadership members.  The incumbent must exhibit strongorganizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groupsof people with complicated material.

Core Competencies Required

Professionalism, Managing Work,Continuous Improvement, Customer/Student/Employee Focus, Collaboration, QualityFocus, Communication, Guiding Interactions, Positive Approach, Planning &Organizing

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Instruction and StudentLearning

Teaches assigned courses asscheduled.  Designs curriculum embracingdiversity, in all forms, to foster talent in students while modeling inclusiveteaching strategies, with an understanding of the socio-cultural issues oftraditionally underrepresented groups.  Considers individual differences of students in order to design andsupport a range of appropriate learning activities.  Participates in the identification ofstudents with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriateresource.  Uses technology in a mannerappropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicatesclearly to students the expectations concerning the use of suchtechnology.  Keeps accurate andappropriate records in accordance with departmental policies.

Maintains attendance records,determines and submits grades timely, and in accordance with establishedpolicies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback aswell as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.  Distributes and maintain accurate syllabithat incorporates departmental, college, cross-college, and instructorrequirements.    Conducts classespunctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.  Employs appropriate assessment techniques tomeasure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives.  Engages in periodic meetings with thedepartment, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties andprofessional development.

Student Engagement andAdvisement

Creates a positive classroomatmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort,academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support forlearners.  Uses technology to assist incommunication with students.  Encouragesa sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside theclassroom.

Refers students to appropriatestudent and academic support services available at the College or in thecommunity.

Diversity, Equity &Inclusion

Helps to ensure the College meetsits responsibilities in identifying areas of opportunity and systemic concernswhile reporting complaints alleging discrimination.

Creates a welcoming, inclusive,equitable and productive work and learning environment where all students,faculty members, and college employees feel valued and are able to contributeto their full potential, regardless of their differences. Ensures accessibleand inclusive curriculum design and teaching strategies, and specificallypromotes, advises, and supports curriculum development aimed at creating adiverse and equitable learning environment.

Fosters and maintains a safeenvironment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and membersof the community.

Other Duties andResponsibilities

Attend all department meetings andrequired trainings.

Usual PhysicalRequirements

Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential jobfunctions described in this position description.  While performing duties of this job, theemployee regularly exhibits digital dexterity when entering data into computer.The employee frequently sits for periods of time, stands, and walks.  Employee converses verbally or manually withothers in person as well as by telephone.  Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision when focusingon a computer screen.  Employeeoccasionally lifts up to 10 pounds. 

Working Conditions

Typical office and classroomenvironment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: online instruction techniques and methods; Microsoft Office; requisite or willing to gain requisite computer skills needed for Blackboard and/or other student support systems; internet research; online communication and record-keeping.Skill in: providing quality instruction; learning technologies and the use multi-media technology to enhance student learning; instructional planning and presentation; incorporating critical thinking, effective communication and other general education outcomes in course content; effective time management; proficiency with online communication record-keeping.Ability to: effectively communicate and use interpersonal skills; create engaging learning environments that respect a wide variety of viewpoints; be sensitive to the needs and concerns of a diverse student population, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities; work independently without ongoing direct supervision; meet deadlines; perform student learning outcomes; maintain confidential and sensitive information, including FERPA.

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in the appropriate discipline or closely related field with at least 18 graduate hours specifically in the discipline. State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Additional Information: This position will teach in-person classes.