Adjunct Instructor- Dental Hygiene Tarrant County College District
Posting Number: FA000272 Position Status: Part Time Assignment Length: Adjunct Grant Funded: No Category: Adjunct Faculty Class Code: 28 Starting Pay: $51.15 Location: Northeast Department: NE Health Sciences
Job Summary: Reporting to the campus department instructional leader, adjunct instructors provide assistance to students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process providing a direct impact to student success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Performance Requirements
Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules and modalities as assigned by designated supervisor
Prepares and delivers instruction to students following the College Master Syllabus using the approved learning management system
Communicates regularly with students and college officials, including responding to e-mails, calls, and requests for meetings
Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matter expertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge of learning
Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement of learning outcomes
Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success
Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies student enrollments by the established deadline
Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance with discipline and department standards
Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students, posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submits final grades by the established deadline
Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
Assists in College's commitment to assessing student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and to achieving institutional performance measures
Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dual credit courses
Service Excellence
Support the values of the College: teaching excellence, student success, innovation and creativity and service to the College
Complete all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
Adheres to College policies and procedures
Adheres to applicable safety procedures
Performs other related tasks as required.
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Experience teaching a class or facilitating training
Teaching experience utilizing active learning techniques, service learning and innovative technology
Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
Skilled in excellent customer service
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Knowledge of the teaching discipline subject matter
Knowledge of how students learn
Ability to adapt to student learning needs
Utilization of student-centered integrative learning strategies
Promotion of positive expectations of students
Incorporation of technology to enhance student learning
Incorporation of pedagogical innovation
Assessment of student learning
Assessment of self-learning
Assessment, evaluation, and revision of curriculum
Development of relevant content for classes
Development of effective classroom management processes and strategies
Experience mentoring and advising students
Engagement in peer collaboration and peer mentoring
Engagement in service to the institution, profession, and community
Participation in professional development in the teaching discipline to remain current in the teaching discipline and in pedagogy
Continued educational attainment
Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Special Instructions Summary: This is a 'Pooled' posting for an adjunct position within our Dental Hygiene program on the Northeast campus.
Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule.
Hiring supervisors review applications and make hiring decisions as part-time faculty assignments become available.
Your application on this posting may remain active for up to one year.
Note: For those with international transcripts, please upload your transcript evaluation. Posted: 06/23/2023