PT Developmental English/Reading Instructor Job Opening

Summary
Adjunct faculty are professionals with the responsibility of providing a quality learning experience for Johnston Community College students on a semester basis. Adjunct faculty report to a dean and/or director and perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The categories listed below constitute the expectations for the adjunct faculty member. These responsibilities will be assessed utilizing student evaluations and classroom observations by the supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide instruction in assigned class(es) in coordination with your Dean and/or Director of Programs and established course model syllabus/syllabi. Provide a high quality learning and teaching environment for students in accordance with the educational objectives of the college.

• Teach assigned classes
• Create an effective learning environment
• Meet classes as assigned
• Present instruction based on the student learning outcomes and performance levels of the course
• Maintain accurate attendance and scholastic records of students
• Use teaching methods designed for a variety of learning styles
• Use course text, outlines, syllabi and other curriculum materials in accordance with college and departmental guidelines
• Assist with maintaining a classroom environment emphasizing safety, good housekeeping, and equipment security
• Participate in communications with the college and department and meet deadlines as required
• Submit required reports
• Participate in the college's assessment process, if required
• Fulfill all contract provisions
• Maintain a high level of professionalism as a representative of the college

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.

• Ability to demonstrate competence in areas expected to teach
• Ability to plan, organize, and deploy quality college-level instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively with adult learners and to maintain good relationships with faculty, staff, and students
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, individual initiative, independent actions within a professional environment

Reasoning Ability
Ability to use effective critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Language Skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to perform basic math computations including adding, subtracting, multiplying and averaging all units of measure.
• Ability to compute fractions, percents, and decimals.