What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor position at South Plains College?
Job Title
Adjunct Instructor
Department
LEVL - Arts & Sciences
Employment Status
Full Time/Part Time
Part Time
Benefits
No
Months per Year
TBD
Job Description
Performs professional level work for the Arts & Sciences Division at South Plains College by conducting classes on a per-course or limited-term basis, without any guarantee of continuing employment. Responsibilities encompass the coordination and instruction of one or more courses within a prescribed curriculum. Teachers in this classification specialize in the academic subject being taught at the time of employment. Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based upon results obtained. Areas in highest demand include mathematics, English, biology, history, government (political science), geography, economics, art, music, speech communications, psychology, humanities, sociology, science, and engineering.
Adjuncts may be assigned to the Levelland campus, Reese Center, Lubbock Center, or Plainview Center.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Ability to get along with others and operate within a team and collegiate environment.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Consistent with instructional area.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Adjuncts may be assigned to the Levelland campus, Reese Center, Lubbock Center, or Plainview Center.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Ability to get along with others and operate within a team and collegiate environment.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Consistent with instructional area.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A minimum of a Master’s degree (MA or MS) with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching area
A minimum of a Master’s degree (MA or MS) with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching area
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F0462019-P
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Application Review Date
04/15/2022
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://southplainscollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/1915