What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy position at Kankakee Community College?
Description
Teaches course(s) as assigned.
Examples of Duties
A. Provides instruction and evaluates student performance for each instructional assignment.
B. Selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate achievement of competencies related to each course taught.
C. Prepares current syllabi and instructional materials in accordance with course master syllabi, college policies and procedures.
D. Collaborates with colleagues to review and revise curriculum, teaching materials, and teaching methods to promote student success and lifelong learning.
E. Meets classes as scheduled by the College.
F. Maintains and provides attendance and grade records for each class.
G. Assesses student learning outcomes at the class, course, and program levels as defined by the faculty Assessment Committee.
H. Works in a collaborative manner and responds to phone and email requests promptly.
I. Provides students additional or academically related assistance on an individual basis, and/or refers to other appropriate resources.
J. Follows the policies and procedures of the College.
K. Maintains regular contact with the Division Associate Dean and/or program director/coordinator.
L. Adheres to the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the College.
M. Performs other duties as required or assigned by the supervisor.
Other Opportunities:
A. May participate in in-service development activities.
B. May attend commencement ceremonies.
C. May attend division meetings.
D. May serve on college committees as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
A. Varies with division and program for education. Transfer level courses require a master's degree with a minimum of 18 hours of graduate credit in the discipline.
B. Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher, and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; community college teaching experience preferred. Experience required may vary with division and program.
C. Qualified candidate must have excellent reading, writing, computation skills and computer literacy.
Supplemental Information
Pay is determined upon hire.