About the role
Pierpont Community & Technical College is seeking, inviting, and welcoming adjunct faculty instructors in a variety of disciplines:
Applied Design
Applied Process Technology
ASL/Interpreter Education
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Business
Communications
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Drafting/Design Engineering Technology
Early Childhood
Electric Utility Technology
Emergency Medical Services
English
Food Service Management
Graphics
Health Information Technology
Industrial Maintenance
Information Systems Technology
Medical Lab Assistant
Licensed Practical Nursing
Math
Medical Laboratory Technology
Mining Maintenance Technology
Paralegal Studies
Petroleum Technology
Physical Therapist Assistant
Radiologic Technology
Respiratory Care
Social Sciences (e.g., psychology; sociology; women and gender studies; social work; race, class, and gender)
Natural Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology)
Physical Sciences (e.g., Physics)
Veterinary Technology
Welding
Examples Of Duties of adjunct instructors include but aren't limited to:
- Teach community & technical college students in a specific field of expertise and engage with students to help them learn.
- Review/refine a class syllabus to include instructor-specific contact information and course policies and ensuring that the syllabus meets department and college standards
- Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments
- Grade assigned papers, quizzes, and exams
- Assess students' progress based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations
- Report student learning outcomes, class reviews, and analyzing student data
- Collaborate with colleagues on the course curriculum
- Advise students on how to be successful in class
- Stay updated on innovations and changes within their course field
- Record class attendance and submit (if needed) to program coordinator
- Meet assigned classes as scheduled and follow school policies on absences
- Adhere to designated instructional time for all classes (1 credit hour of lecture = 1 contact hour; 3 credit hours of lecture = 3 contact hours)
- Utilize assigned institutional email address and systems. Email is the OFFICIAL form of communication
- Meet established deadlines for submission of student grades in ROAR
- Participate in course evaluation process
- Designate and avail yourself to at least one hour, either virtually or in-person, as an office hour. Inform students on syllabus where and when these will be held
In conjunction with program coordinator:
Submit syllabus to the Office of the Dean
Meet/follow course outcomes, use required course components as determined by the school, use assessments, and provide assessment data to program coordinator
Utilize Blackboard for syllabus and grade book (training is provided as needed)
Follow Academic/Registrar Calendar
Comply with adjunct contract
Additional Information
- A master's degree in the desired discipline is preferred.
- Applicants with a master's degree area other than one in the desired field would be considered when the applicant has completed at least 18 graduate credits in the desired area.
- Applicants with bachelor's degrees, relevant experience, and or certifications or specialized credentials would be considered based on the discipline.
- Teaching and or instructional experience is preferred.
Typical Qualifications
Applicants should submit the following:
- A cover letter that states desired discipline for instruction, professional experience, and or teaching/instructional experience;
- An updated resume or curriculum vitae (CV); and
- Unofficial (.pdf) transcripts (or official transcripts in .pdf sent to bfeather@pierpont.edu)
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Note
: Invited, contracted faculty are required to submit official transcripts before hire.)
Official transcripts must be on file with the Provost for all faculty before the start of the academic term
(to comply with college accreditor guidelines)
.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and the Community and Technical College System of West Virginia are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Commission and Council provide a collegial and respectful environment that values the contributions all staff.