Adjunct Professor Job Description

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SUMMARY:

Adjunct Professor is an academic position, usually adjunct positions, that involves teaching classes and conducting research. Typically, these positions are only temporary. They may also be full-time or part-time positions offered as an alternative to a more secure tenure-track position. Adjunct professors often have other jobs or businesses outside of teaching and research, which may require long hours or require them to travel frequently.

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FUNCTIONAL DUTIES:

• Assists in the development of new curriculum, including the creation and revision of course outlines, syllabi, and assignments.
• Developing and delivering lectures and other content
• Maintaining a schedule of classes, times and locations for students
• Scheduling office hours for students who need help with course work or questions about course material.
• Provides input into the scheduling of courses and their sequencing within the curriculum.
• -Fosters collaborations between faculty members who teach courses in different departments or programs within the College.
• Provides support to faculty members who teach courses on campus.
• Review homework assignments and grades with students
• Meet with department chair and department chair’s assistant to discuss course syllabus and teaching strategies.
• Teaches 2 or 3 courses per semester.
• Teaches on a contract basis and may work at multiple colleges.
• May also be required to teach developmental courses and/or summer courses.
• May be required to perform administrative duties related to teaching as well as student advising and counseling.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Hold a doctorate or terminal degree in the area of instruction (e.g., education).
• Be able to teach courses at the undergraduate level with no more than one year of teaching experience at that level.
• Be able to teach courses at the graduate level with no more than three years of teaching experience at that level.
• Be able to teach courses in both English and another language when appropriate.
• Possess good organizational skills.
• Be punctual and able to work long hours.
• Have a desire to learn new things; have a sense of humor.
• Enjoy helping others learn new skills or improve existing ones.

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