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Inside Higher Ed · 2 days ago

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Developmental Education (English)

Gainesville, FL

Part-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

Inside Higher Ed is focused on providing innovative instruction in various aspects of English studies. The Adjunct Assistant Professor will develop and teach coursework in developmental reading and writing, while promoting student success and collaborating with faculty to enhance curriculum.

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Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and delivers instruction to didactic, laboratory and/or classroom settings to promote student success within a community college setting

Supports and promotes the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and timely service

Collaborates with the Chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum that cultivates the mastery of course content

Demonstrates technological literacy and innovation in the delivery of instruction

Works collaboratively as part of a cohesive academic team

Assists with the implementation of college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with the SF philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures

Participates in departmental meetings and collegewide committees as needed

Provides students with frequent, timely assessment and clear feedback regarding academic performance

Appropriately documents student progress and maintains records including attendance, grading, and student learning outcomes

Develops methods that fairly and accurately assess students’ progress in achieving the stated learning outcomes/objectives

Maintains appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment

Strictly honors the privacy and security of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal and college regulations, policies, and procedures

Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality

Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Baccalaureate degreeMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical AptitudeCritical ThinkingCustomer ServiceOrganization & Time ManagementMulti-taskingRelationship ManagementResults OrientationEthicsAdaptability to ChangeCommunicationDetail Oriented

Required

A baccalaureate degree in reading, reading education, English, English education, education language arts, linguistics, applied linguistics, or a related discipline

A criminal background check will be conducted

Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment

Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment

Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate

Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job

Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors

Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills

Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions

Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames

Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions

Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs

Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets

Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs

Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail

Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response