Summary 

Note: This position requires on-campus instruction.

Part-Time faculty are professionals with the responsibility of providing a quality learning experience for Johnston Community College students on a semester basis. Part-Time faculty report to a department chair and/or director and perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college.  The categories listed below constitute the expectations for the part-time faculty member. These responsibilities will be assessed utilizing student evaluations and classroom observations by the supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  Provide seated instruction in assigned class(es) in coordination with your Department Chair and/or Associate Vice President and established course model syllabus/syllabi.  Provide a high quality learning and teaching environment for students in accordance with the educational objectives of the college.

Teach assigned classes – seated required

Create an effective learning environment

Meet classes as assigned

Present instruction based on the student learning outcomes and performance levels of the course

Maintain accurate attendance and scholastic records of students

Use teaching methods designed for a variety of learning styles

Use course text, outlines, syllabi and other curriculum materials in accordance with college and departmental guidelines

Assist with maintaining a classroom environment emphasizing safety, good housekeeping, and equipment security

Participate in communications with the college and department and meet deadlines as required

Submit required reports

Participate in the college’s assessment process, if required

Fulfill all contract provisions

Maintain a high level of professionalism as a representative of the college

Ability to demonstrate competence in areas expected to teach

Ability to plan, organize and deploy quality college level instruction

Ability to communicate effectively with adult learners and to maintain good relationships with staff and students.

Ability to exercise sound judgement, individual initiative, independent actions within a professional environment

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Language Skills                                            

Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.

Mathematical Skills                                                 

Ability to perform basic math computations including adding, subtracting, multiplying and averaging all units of measure.

Ability to compute fractions, percentages and decimals.

Reasoning Ability                                                    

Ability to use effective critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills.

Computer Skills                                           

To perform this job successfully an individual should be proficient in a Windows environment and have knowledge of email systems, PowerPoint, Blackboard and online lab environments.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee must be able to communicate effectively. The employee must be able to meet mobility requirements and be able to occasionally move materials of up to 10 pounds. Must be able to access print material and utilize the information effectively.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.