Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the adjunct instructor to participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the vision, mission, and values of the community college district.

Working Conditions :

Classroom environment and unassigned faculty office environment. Classes may be at the Palm Desert Campus or one of our sites in Indio, Mecca / Thermal, Desert Hot Springs, or Palm Springs.

Classes may be scheduled during the day, evening or weekends.

Employment Status :

• College of the Desert
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Essential Duties Examples of Job Duties :

A. Classroom responsibilities a. Meet classes / laboratories on day and times assigned.

b. Develop and implement instruction for each class / laboratory period which is consistent with the official course outline.

c. Develop and distribute the first week of class, a written syllabus for each course to communicate to students course objectives, grading criteria, and classroom policies.

d. Demonstrate respect for student rights as specified in District policy and applicable laws.

e. Ensure course textbooks and instructional materials are made available to students in a timely manner.

f. Refer students to tutoring and related student services when appropriate.

g. Supervise student in off-campus activities when participation is expected as part of a course requirement or where such supervision is part of the instructors load.

B. Evaluation of Students a. Evaluate students’ progress toward meeting course objectives; advise the students of course objectives, methods of evaluation and the results of the evaluation.

b. Return assignments and examination results in a timely fashion.

c. Assign grades to students in the manner provided by District policy and administrative procedure and prescribed by the Education Code and Title V regulations for the State of California.

d. Submit required administrative paperwork, including grade report forms, in a timely and accurate manner.

C. Curriculum Responsibility of Full-Time Faculty

D. Student Advising Responsibility of Full-Time Faculty

E. Professional Development Responsibility of Full-Time Faculty

Additional Responsibilities a. Abide by department regulations concerning the proper use, care, and security of equipment.

b. Advise Supervisor of unsafe conditions or potential hazards and recommend solutions.

c. Fulfill all obligations as established in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

d. Keep official records required by District policy and administrative procedures and submit them in accordance with college procedures.

Optional Duties* a. Advise enrolled students on such matters as : Learning skills, collateral or enrichment reading or experience opportunities for further understanding of the courses or subject field, career alternative / opportunities related to the subject field.

b. Provide academic assistance and related services to students during office hours.

c. Participate in the credit by examination program where applicable.

d. Participate in the development and review of curriculum as needed.

e. Participate in the development of alternative teaching modalities.

f. Schedule, announce to students in all classes, and maintain office hours.

g. Participate in advisory committee meetings as required.

h. Participate in professional development activities.

i. Attend and participate in department / center meetings when assigned by the District or shared governance.

j. Participate process of shared governance by contributing to the academic community through committee work on the department division, college and / or district level, or participate in other significant non-classroom college, district, or community activities.

k. Consult with Supervisor on personnel needs; assist with position announcements, recruitment, and screening / interviewing committees.

All optional duties are on a voluntary basis, but some may have compensation attached per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Consult with departmental Dean for clarification. Knowledge Of Ability To Minimum Qualifications

• Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience in the discipline.

Last updated : 2024-04-30