Community Education Adjunct Instructor

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Reports To and Evaluated by Director of Community and Continuing Education

Required Qualifications

BA degree in Education or relevant discipline. 1-2 years of teaching experience in the instructor's area of expertise. Must have an ability to create an active learning environment and maintain a positive and energetic attitude. The candidate must be willing to take direction, be dependable, flexible, and punctual and show good judgment. Must be able to model appropriate teaching strategies.

Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, fairness, respect, responsibility, tolerance and truth.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a community college and / or non-credit environment. Strong customer service skills. English-Spanish bilingual.

Job Summary

Teach and develop community education classes based in the instructor's area of expertise to a diverse student population. Submit data on student attendance and progress as required. These courses will be offered during the day and evening. The responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as the needs of the college arise.

Specific Job Duties

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans' Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Design, facilitate, and teach community education classes based in the instructor's area of expertise.
• Prepare and execute lesson plans, assigning tasks and evaluating student work and progress.
• Develop course syllabus, assess, supervise, and motivate students.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans' Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans' Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to Deans' Office.
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college's Final Exam Schedule.
• Promote safe, effective, and ethical learning environment.
• Use professional discretion and judgment in managing students in classroom setting.
• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Salary Range

Posting Number

Posting Number ADJ00145PU

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08 / 14 / 2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 08 / 24 / 2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

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What is the highest degree completed?

How many years of experience do you possess?

Are you at State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant, currently receiving a monthly annuity, or plan to apply for a retirement annuity under SURS within the next three (3) months?

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Other

Morton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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