Description

General Summary: Under the direction of the Dean of Academic Affairs, the Adjunct Instructor is responsible for teaching college level courses, contributing to the development of curriculum in their field of expertise, helping with course design, syllabi and lesson plan development. Adjunct Instructors are expected to follow College of the Muscogee Nation and Board of Regent’s policy. The instructor must have knowledge of multicultural and Native American classroom settings.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Remain current in subject matter, computer, and multimedia technology.
2. Be available for student advisement.
3. Participate in the accreditation process.
4. Assessment of student learning required.

   Functions

   1. Follow the policies and procedures of the College of the Muscogee Nation and its Board of Regents.
   2. Design course lesson plans for each course being taught in accordance with the course

      outcome and objectives designated on the course syllabus.

   3. Must be diligent with all academic deadlines, such as new-course submission deadlines and grade submission.
   4. Adjunct Instructors must participate in periodic evaluations including classroom observations by the Dean of Academic Affairs.
   5. Must collaborate with other instructors/adjunct instructors.
   6. Work with Student Success Center to promote student retention.
   7. Teaching through distance education may be required.
   8. Serve on College committees.
   9. Participate in professional development.
   10. Leave should not be taken during trimesters when classes are being held. Also, prior to and after the trimester, adjuncts must be available to start or complete their instructional responsibilities.
   11. Shall perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Specifications:

1. Minimum Requirements – An earned master’s from an accredited institution with teaching experience and substantial coursework at the graduate level (a minimum of 18 graduate credits) in courses taught.

2. Preferred Requirements –Terminal degree and evidence of college teaching and advising. Experience in tribal government. Exemplary oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

3. Special Considerations – Ability to speak the Muscogee (Creek) language is preferable but not a requirement. Native American preference.

Licensure (if appropriate): Valid Driver’s License.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Public Relations:

Important attributes of any employee of the college, along with the official performance of duties, are personal appearance and public relations. Each employee is expected to make every effort to be well-informed about the institution, pleasant, courteous and cooperative and to act in a manner to command respect of co-workers and all other personnel.