Adjunct Instructor, History

Adjunct Instructor, History

Employer

Wake Technical Community College
9101 Fayetteville Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: 919-866-5000

Salary/Grade

Depends on Qualifications

Benefits

Yes

Job Category

  • Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Closes: Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Target Start Date

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Expected Work Hours

Various

Reports to

Department Head, Humanities

Employment Type

Part-Time, Temporary

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in History OR a Master's degree with 18 graduate level hours in History

Preferred Qualifications

Community College teaching experience

Experience teaching World History or American History

Seated teaching experience 

Position Description

Wake Technical Community College is seeking to expand our pool of part-time faculty to teach History classes.  Openings for these positions may or may not be available at this time; however, after a review of qualifications, applicants may be contacted in the future. Adjunct faculty positions provide quality, effective instruction in assigned courses on a part-time, temporary basis.

 

 Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

* Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner

* Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance

* Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour

* Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment

* Grades and returns student work in a timely manner

* Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course

Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course

Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction

Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching

Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions in order to keep courses up-to-date and appropriate

Stays abreast of most current teaching methods and technology in the classroom

Attends professional development opportunities when possible

 

 Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationship with students, peers, supervisors and staff

Working knowledge of MS Office products

Knowledge of Blackboard (an online Learning Management System) is preferred

Requirements:

Master's degree in History OR a Master's degree with 18 graduate level hours in History

College transcripts must be uploaded with your application or submitted to the HR office prior to consideration for interview.

Preferences:

Community College teaching experience

Experience teaching World History or American History

Seated teaching experience 

Essential Personnel:

TBD

Job Post Contact

Human Resources

humanresources@waketech.edu

919-866-7890