Adjunct Instructor - School of Humanities

Adjunct Instructor - School of Humanities

Salary : Current adjunct rate

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues. We seek candidates with : (1) an understanding of the college mission and teaching experience in a comprehensive community college; (2) a focus on student success in a learner-centered environment; and (3) a willingness to use technology to support learning in the academic setting, including on-line instruction and assessment of student learning outcomes.

MVCC's School of Humanities invites applications for part-time AdjunctInstructors . We are seeking Instructors to teach courses in thefollowing disciplines : Composition, Film / Art / Music Appreciation, Art History, Philosophy and Ethics, History, Journalism, Literature, Speech, College Foundations, Critical Thinking / Reading, ESOL, Spanish, and American Sign Language.

Courses will be taught in traditional classroom settings on the Utica campus. This position will be for daytime class assignments scheduled between 8 : 00am and 4 : 30pm. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications and availability of the individual and the School needs.

Overview of Job Duties :

Facilitate classroom instruction; Teach assigned class in accordance with thelearning objectives; Develop and maintain syllabus materials; Evaluate studentperformance; Maintain grades, enter midterm and final grades; Respond promptlyto student inquiries; Maintain attendance records according to MVCC standards;Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into thelearning process; Maintain professional standards that protect studentconfidentiality; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing usingdiscretion, patience, and courtesy.

Successful candidates must reside in New York State and have the ability to work on campus as required.

Qualifications :

To view the minimum qualifications required to teach specificprogram courses within the School of Humanities, please visit :

MVCC Adjunct Faculty Minimum Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants : In addition to the required application, all applicants should submit a cover letter describing their qualifications for the position and a detailed resume / CV. Please specify your area of expertise and preferred discipline(s). Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Review Start Date : 12 / 1 / 2025

Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action,Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence,equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment inwhich students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities,governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse,multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities anddifferences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparingstudents to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up ofpeople with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds,religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, differentabilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran statusor on the basis of disability.