Adjunct Instructor, Religious Studies

Description Summary

Iowa Central Community College is seeking candidates interested in teaching as a part-time instructor (adjunct faculty) in the Humanities Department: religious studies. The College is looking for instructors who bring engaging and effective learning strategies to the classes. Course description of the REL class is available in our online catalog.

These positions are contracted for a semester with pay on a per credit hour basis plus pay for an office hour per week per section and possibly a travel stipend based on roundtrip mileage to location. Annual professional development goals and activities are required. Persons in this position must receive instruction in dealing with bloodborne pathogens, mandatory reporting, and freedom of speech.

Availability of adjunct faculty positions is based on enrollment in courses offered at all Iowa Central Community College sites. A Master's degree is required for this subject area and teaching experience is preferred.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

Instructional

• Effectively organizes and teaches course work in accordance with established and/or developed syllabi.
• Demonstrates current knowledge of the subject matter being taught by presentations, activities, questions, and responses relevant to the course syllabus.
• Uses class time to encourage active student involvement in the learning process.
• Assesses the overall student learning in the class by using multiple classroom assessment techniques, documents the assessment, and uses the assessment data for instructional improvement.
• Monitors and provides frequent and specific feedback to students regarding the attainment of the learning outcomes and their progress in the course.
• Consistently displays evidence of organization and planning, including materials being available and the instructional sequence progressing logically.
• Uses a variety of materials and resources which enhance the teaching of the course objectives.
• Make use of a variety of teaching techniques and technologies appropriate for the course taught.
• Develops and utilizes teaching strategies based upon current research.

Student Rapport

• Treats all students with respect and modifies instruction to meet their academic needs.
• Communicates with students in a positive, impartial manner.
• Exercises good judgement in dealing with classroom problems and assumes responsibility for those actions.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.

Professional Development

• Annually engages in professional development activities and seeks information about academic trends and ideas relating to teaching.

Department Related

• Contributes to the achievements of department mission, goals/objectives, and responsibilities.
• Prepares, distributes, and submits first day handouts for all sections assigned to the adjunct faculty member in accordance with Department and College policies.
• Encourages regular attendance and retention of students, including personally contacting students following absences to offer assistance and concern for their welfare.
• Meets scheduled classes in accordance with College policy, beginning and ending class sessions according to published schedules.
• Maintains scheduled office hours to ensure accessibility to students and colleagues.
• Maintains adequate and accurate records on class adjunct faculty attendance and student grades. These records are submitted by the member according to College policy and established deadlines.

College Related

• Openly supports and promotes the vision/mission of the College and works to achieve the vision/mission of the College.
• Exercises stewardship of College facilities, equipment, and materials, including properly using College facilities, equipment, and materials, reporting needed repairs, and supervising students regarding use of facilities and equipment.
• Is professional in interacting with students, staff, and members of the communities served by the College.
• Demonstrates an effort to maintain a good relationship with all other employees of the College.
• Communicates consistently with students and staff using means established by the College, including email and voicemail.
• Attends meetings if required by the College.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in religious studies or a closely related field per the Iowa Community Colleges Guidelines for Faculty Qualifications preferred.

Master’s degree in other fields plus 18 graduate credits in religious studies or a closely related field per the Iowa Community Colleges Guidelines for Faculty Qualifications considered.

Teaching or training experience preferred.

Supplemental Information

GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH OR WITHOUT A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves constant (67-100%) sitting, standing and/or walking in the classroom, talking hearing, listening, viewing, lifting up to 20 (or 50) pounds, squatting, bending; frequent (34-66%) writing on board or overhead, manipulating instructional aids/equipment. Persons in this position must receive instruction in dealing with bloodborne pathogens and mandatory reporting.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may perform other duties as assigned.