Position Classification
Adjunct…
Employment Type
Part-Time
Benefits
Part-Time (Less than 30 hours) Not Benefitted
Department
Social Sciences & Cultural Studies
Summary
Use appropriate teaching methods to facilitate student learning for Western and World Civilization courses.
Duties
• Teaches synchronous or asynchronous courses using current technology applicable to the discipline which may include face to face, online, and/or video-conferenced courses as needed. Teaches contracted course following the master syllabus and course shell provided.
• Meets all designated course instruction guidelines, including but not limited to, posting weekly announcements with relevant information, monitoring/participating in discussions, grading student coursework within one week of submission deadline, providing students timely and specific feedback, responding to student inquiries within 24 hours, maintaining weekly virtual office hours, and other requirements as established by the Department.
• Submits mid-term and end of term grades by the required deadline according to WNMU procedures.
• Provides appropriate feedback to the WNMU main campus to improve the quality of course instruction.
• Completes all training, assessments, and other documents as required by the School of Behavioral Sciences and WNMU and remain current with trends, techniques, and advances in distance learning.
• Participates in assessment and reporting in accordance with department, and university policies/practices.
• Maintains a positive, safe, inclusive student-centric learning environment that supports success by enforcing WNMU policies to include student code of conduct policies, and those established by the Behavioral Sciences department and Office of Academic Affairs.
• Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with WNMU philosophy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Background
Master’s degree in history or related discipline and experience in a related discipline required. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Job Knowledge
Must be knowledgeable of University policies and procedures. Must be able to handle multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy. Must be sensitive to cultural differences within the University and community. Fluent in Microsoft Office Applications.
Working Conditions/ Physical Demands (With or Without Accommodations)
Normal office environment, may travel some within the community when needed. May be required to lift normal office equipment and materials. Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information. Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication. Hearing ability for verbal communication/ conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions. Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing, reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling, and prolonged sitting. May be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances.
Other Requirements
Location
Silver City
Length of Contract
Salary Range
Per Credit by Rank: Instructor $910, Assistant Professor $963, Associate Professor $1,017, Professor $1,070
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