Position Classification
Adjunct…
Employment Type
Part-Time
Benefits
Part-Time (Less than 30 hours) Not Benefitted
Department
Humanities
Summary
Use appropriate teaching methods to facilitate student learning for Communication, English, Ethics, Humanities, Literature, Philosophy or Rhetoric courses.
Duties
• Teach synchronous and/or asynchronous courses using current technology applicable to the discipline which may include face to face, online, and/or video-conferenced courses as needed.
• Collaborate with Humanities faculty on course design and appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners.
• Ensure course content, activities, and assignments are established. Course content includes, but is not limited to, syllabus, course policies, video lectures, assignments and instructions, grading rubrics, etc.
• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines, including but not limited to, posting weekly announcements with relevant information, monitoring/participating in discussions, grading student coursework, providing students timely and specific feedback, responding to student inquiries within 24 hours during the work week, maintaining weekly virtual office hours, and other requirements as established by the Humanities Department.
• Maintain frequent and open communication with the Humanities Chair, faculty and staff through email, mail, telephone, and any other media deemed appropriate. Be available at least once a semester to attend a virtual meeting with the Chair.
• Submit mid-term and end of term grades by required deadline according to WNMU procedures.
• 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 Humanities Department and Office of Academic Affairs.
• Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with WNMU and the Humanities Department mission and vision statements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Background
Master’s degree in English, Humanities, Journalism, Literature, Philosophy, Rhetoric, Writing or related discipline and experience in a related discipline required. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Job Knowledge
Teaching online courses. Working with under prepared students in a small classroom environment. Experience in a supervisory position. Background in current evidence-based teaching strategies and innovative approaches to pedagogy will be an asset. Must be able to adapt to instructional needs of the department depending on circumstances. 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. May be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances.
Working Conditions/ Physical Demands (With or Without Accommodations)
Normal classroom and laboratory environment. 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, and 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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