Responsible for providing effective instruction consistent with established objectives, effective advisement of students, accurate record keeping and reporting, and curriculum or course review and evaluation.

POOLING APPLICANT NOTICE:

This job posting is being used to capture a pool of qualified adjunct faculty candidates for the Spring 2024 semester. Adjunct faculty are part-time, non salaried faculty who are paid for each class taught and are hired on an as-needed basis. An adjunct job posting does not imply an open position exists at this time. The need for adjunct faculty changes from semester to semester and should be considered temporary in nature. Applications for an adjunct position will remain active for one (1) year and will be evaluated only when a specific need occurs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide effective learning experiences for students using a variety of teaching methods.
• Give students at the beginning of each course a course outline which lists measurable learning objectives and expected outcomes of students and which follows the designated outline format of NCC.
• Develop and submit up-to-date course outlines to the Department Chair and the Vice President prior to the course being taught.
• Assess on a regular basis the success rate of students in each class taught, the retention and graduation rate of all advisees and submit this information to the respective Department Chair in May of each year.  
• Contact students who are absent from class.
• Maintain classroom environment and report problems in a timely manner.
• Maintain shop and lab safety within current regulations.
• Safeguard and keep accurate inventory of instructional and office equipment and report any irregularities to department chair.
• Leave classrooms suitable for the next class.
• Maintain accurate scholastic and membership records of students enrolled in classes and to submit reports according to the established schedule.
• Present to the respective Department Chair recommendations for improving the instructional programs.
• Furnish input to the Department Chair as to supply, textbook, resource, and equipment needs for instructional purposes.
• Participate in on-going curriculum review and formal evaluation and implement necessary changes for improvement.
• Stay abreast of changes in technology and obtain recognized certification(s) as required in identified software and/or hardware systems.
• Recognize technology-based instructional methodologies 
• Instruct, as needed, on-line or technology based course(s) in keeping with the workload policy.
• Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair and Chief Academic Officer.
• Use Web Attendance feature of Self Service.
• Participate in professional development activities provided by NCC.
• Participate in College events and activities.
• Initiate and answer telephone calls and video conference calls.
• Participate in and support ongoing assessment, planning and evaluation to improve student learning.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees may request reasonable accommodation(s) if necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Maintain stationary position, sitting or standing, for extended periods of time.
• Operate a computer and other office machinery.
• Occasionally lift, move, transport, install, or remove items weighing up to 15 pounds. 
• The ability to communicate information so that others understand.
• The ability to observe details.  
• Occasionally move to different classrooms across campus to provide instruction, advising, and instructional support. 
• Drive to remote instructional sites or other locations in performance of the duties listed in this job description.