Job Title :
Adjunct Instructor - Elementary Education
FLSA Status : Exempt
Exempt
Posted Salary Range :
Commensurate with experience.
Employment Status : Part Time .25
Part Time .25
Department :
School of Education & Psychology
Job Summary :
Teaches courses in addition to evaluating students and conducting student conferences; the individual may also develop lectures, conduct seminars and serve other administrative rules within the department.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities :
- Has a comprehensive grasp on his or her particular area of academic study.
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students.
- Is able to motivate others.
- Has the ability to solve problems and assess results.
- Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation.
- Exudes a positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition toward others.
- Is punctual and detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned task.
Essential Job Functions :
- Creates, distributes, and reviews the course syllabus.
- Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies in order to engage students, including cooperative and experiential learning.
- Meets with academic department chair to develop courseware and curriculum.
- Presents prepared materials and supervises organized activities.
- Evaluates student performance promptly and accurately based on departmental rubrics.
- Maintain records of student attendance, involvement, and progress.
- Teaches assigned class material in accordance with learning objectives that are developed by the department.
- Communicated with students outside of class to provide supplementary instruction, when necessary.
- Participates in faculty meetings involving departmental updates.
- Serves on faculty panels.
- Makes copies of supplementary materials for distribution in class.
- Surveys students in order to obtain information about their wants and needs in certain courses.
Qualifications :
- Terminal degree in or a Master’s degree with 18 hours or above in disciplines
- At least one teaching experience at the University level
- Working knowledge of common management systems such as BANNER and CANVAS
- Proficiencies with standard Office applications on personal computers.
Licensing and Certifications :
Teacher License preferred
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds :
Not Required
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds :
Not Required
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds :
Occasionally
Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds :
Not Required
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds :
Not Required
Travel : Occasionally
Occasionally
Extended Work Hours :
Occasionally
Number of Vacancies :
Location : Lorman
Lorman
Open Date : 09 / 18 / 2023
09 / 18 / 2023
Open Until Filled : EEO Statement :
EEO Statement :
Alcorn State University
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.