Adjunct Faculty

An adjunct faculty member is responsible for providing the highest quality of instruction within the College’s various programs. An adjunct faculty member must effectively plan and prepare course content to optimize student learning, participate in the assessment of student learning, communicate openly with lead faculty and students, attend classes with regularity and punctuality, maintain currency within an assigned discipline, and project a professional demeanor.

Job Responsibilities

1. Prepare and implement rigorous course materials to include engaging lectures, relevant activities, meaningful discussions, appropriate assessments, and generally responsive instructional strategies that meet the requirements of the course and individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
2. Adhere to the course syllabus and ensure that all outlined learning outcomes, assessments, and regulating standards are met to their fullest capacities. Develop and supply a syllabi addendum inclusive of the following information: instructor contact information, course specific policies and procedures, updated submission dates, etc. The syllabi addendum must be posted in the learning management system.
3. Ensure that all classes and assignments are respectful of Federal and State regulations and contractual obligations; that is, individual classes and course semesters should be taught in their entirety. Time spent in classes, including outside assignments, should be designed to maximize student learning and consistent with accreditation requirements.
4. Administer, score, and report on course-specific common assessments as per department guidelines and due dates.
5. Submit mid-term and final grades via learning management system and/or myPEAK by the deadlines established by Administration.
6. Establish and manage classroom policies that are consistent with the college’s policies and procedures. Clearly state them in the syllabi addendum.
7. Participate in ensuring that the classroom or instructional environment is healthful and safe and generally conducive to learning.
8. Record attendance via learning management system according to college policy. Adjunct faculty must follow any student attendance policies specifically outlined in course syllabi.
9. Communicate openly with the administration and lead faculty concerning the course, curricula, teaching practices, and student issues.
10. Provide students with access to syllabi, addendums, policies, and instructor information via learning management system.
11. Communicate openly with students concerning instructional expectations, student progress or lack of progress, changes to the course, etc.
12. Provide academic support to students on an “as needed” basis.
13. Participate in and attend all professional growth activities and maintain awareness of new trends and developments within areas of instructional responsibility. Adjunct faculty will be required to 2 attend all mandatory trainings/meetings pertaining to their course(s). These trainings/meetings will occur prior to and throughout a given semester.
14. Follow and adhere to all College policies and procedures.
15. Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
16. Other duties as assigned.

Direct Reports

• None

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Minimum Education Requirements:

Minimum education requirements are based on the type of course that is being taught.

• Courses that transfer to a four-year institution of higher education
  • Master’s Degree in a relevant academic discipline or a minimum of a master’s degree in an unrelated field plus significant coursework in the related discipline.
• Developmental courses, non-transferable courses, A.A.S. degree courses, workforce education courses
  • Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant academic discipline and/or a combination of relevant education and training.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Ability to demonstrate effective teaching, learning, and advising strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to establish positive relationships and effectively work with students, faculty, and staff.
• Additional knowledge and skills may be required by specific programs.

Computer Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in learning management systems, especially Brightspace, is preferred.
• Additional knowledge and competencies may be required by specific programs.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Employment is contingent upon submission and satisfactory review of any background check clearances as may be required by Pennsylvania Act 153.

• State Criminal Background Check (Act 34)
• Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
• FBI Federal Criminal History – Fingerprinting (Act 114)
• Additional certificates, licenses, and registrations may be required by specific programs.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to write, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally have to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Typical classroom environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.

Additional Notes

1. Applications will be reviewed as received by Academic Affairs and are accepted on an ongoing basis. All applications will be held in the strictest confidence and are kept on file for 1 year from the date of application. Official college transcripts are required upon hire.
2. Please note that employment applications referencing ‘see resume’ or similar phrases are considered incomplete and may not be considered.
3. Do not call to inquire about the status of your application. Only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.
4. Successful candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by Pennsylvania Highlands Community College for any position now or in the future.
5. For information on adjunct classification, assignment of classes, evaluations, leave, and adjunct compensation, please click here.

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College promotes a drug-free workplace.

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.