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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Adjunct, History

Frederick, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Inside Higher Ed is seeking an Adjunct, History to facilitate student learning and engagement in critical thinking within a diverse academic environment. The role involves maintaining communication with students, assessing their work, and participating in professional development opportunities.

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Responsibilities

Facilitate student mastery of core learning outcomes using the most relevant and scholarly and artistic tools and practices available in the discipline

Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and advancement of critical essential communication skills

Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences

Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving

Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy

Submit syllabi and other instructional materials in a timely manner

Maintain regular communication with students and, when appropriate, use the Student Success Alert notification process

Assess student work in a timely manner and submit course grades by the posted deadline

Online course instructors will respond to student email inquiries within 24-36 hours

Use the FCC email account provided for them to communicate with the College, faculty, staff, and students. Share this information with their students

Seek out current developments and information within discipline

Identify and implement, as appropriate, innovative pedagogical practices

Strive to understand and use technology as it applies to pedagogical standards of delivery within the discipline and as it is appropriate for the student population

Apply technology or other skills to tasks designated by the administration and professional development opportunities

Participate in New Adjunct Orientation, Adjunct Nights, and other professional training provided by the College for which adjunct faculty will be additionally compensated

Collect and submit required student learning outcomes (SLO) and general education assessment data for courses under review

Submit required employment documentation, including all official post-secondary transcripts, in a timely manner

Complete Title IX Sexual Misconduct, safety and security, and other required training

Communicate to students evacuation, lockdown, and other safety protocols during the first class session and repeat as necessary after the last add date

Qualification

Master's degreeMulticultural perspectivesPedagogical practicesCritical thinkingCommunication skills

Required

A Master's degree is required for this position