What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Pool - Arts & Sciences position at North Iowa Area Community College?
NIACC seeks to expand its pool of qualified adjunct instructors. Applicants in the listed content areas may be contacted according to institutional need in the current or upcoming academic year.
- Biology
- Business
- Composition/English
Basic Function: Adjunct instructors are independently responsible for the effective delivery of course instruction and the facilitation of student learning and success.
Qualifications: Master's degree in the content area or any master's degree with 18 graduate credits in the discipline.
Previous teaching experience preferred; effective communication and technology skills necessary.
(*For courses identified as applied arts/sciences, qualifications include a bachelor's degree and 6,000 hours of training and/or experience.)
Responsibilities:
- Prepare for and deliver instruction in the content area, aligning with course competencies, syllabi, and College policies and procedures.
- Evaluate, record and report attendance; assess student performance, and provide regular, constructive feedback.
- Be regularly available to meet with students (in-person or online) as necessary.
- Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, and faculty; communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Perform work according to assigned schedule; classes may be held face-to-face (on-campus, off-site, at regional centers) or online, and may include day or evening hours.
- Maintain strong organizational skills, demonstrate reliability, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Fulfill other responsibilities as needed or assigned.
NIACC Core Principles: All employees are expected to adhere to all NIACC policies and procedures, including the faculty agreement. NIACC administration, faculty, and staff value a positive working environment and an environment of mutual respect; therefore all employees are to maintain a positive attitude and respect for others when working with all NIACC departments, employees, students, partners, and the public.
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. NIACC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
Updated 8/6/2025