Description

Adjunct Air Conditioning and Refrigeration faculty instructors are professionals with the responsibility of providing a quality learning experience for Southeast Arkansas College students on a semester basis. Adjunct faculty reports to the department chair to perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning.

Functions:

Contributes to the overall achievement of the college’s mission and goals through effective instruction and classroom management. Plans and prepares for assigned instructional courses. Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy. Develops instructional outcomes and appropriate evaluation and assessment methods of learning. Creates and maintains an environment of rapport and respect. Clearly establishes expectations for learning and achievement. Maintains up-to-date accurate records on attendance and student progress. Meets with current and prospective students for review and provide an accurate interpretation of college placement scores. Make referrals to college resources available to provide services or assistance to students. Provides guidance to students for academic planning. Make referrals to college resources available to provide services or assistance to students. Engages in the college community for intra professional networking and professional development. Provides input into budgeting and decision-making processes. Keeps abreast of developments in the field of expertise basing current instructional practice on recent evidence. Communicates learning expectation. Varies teaching techniques and incorporates current technology. Structures classroom activities and assignments based on learning outcomes. Provides students with written and oral feedback. Engages in self-assessment of teaching practices and professional development needs. Instructors must keep all classes and office hours at the required amount of time set forth by the College and maintain good classroom management. Oversees the labs for courses that require lab time. Must have the ability to set up lab equipment for each class. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  Associates Degree in subject area and/or Bachelor’s degree for the teaching of non-transferrable courses   

  and/or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours. Candidates should also demonstrate the ability to  

  successfully maintain a teaching load involving courses such as Introduction to Computers. Two years’    

  experience teaching students in higher education. The successful candidate will possess competence and  

  experience to develop, revise, implement and assess the curriculum to ensure that students are acquiring  

  current knowledge, including familiarity with technology used in classroom settings. Candidates must have

  capability and flexibility to teach in the evening and/or online classes with labs that meet in-person during

  the day. A shared vision for preparing students for their professional programs and an ability and

  willingness to use novel teaching techniques and technology to engage today’s learner is essential.

  Candidates for this position must possess a thorough knowledge of the teaching field, a commitment to

  high academic standards, a dedication to student success, and excellent written and oral communication

  and interpersonal skills.

Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee.

Preferred Qualifications:

  In addition to the above: Technical certifications and documented competence in the instructional area.   

  Three to five years of vocational similar or related experience.

Application Procedure:

All candidates must apply online at https://www.seark.edu/careers.  Click 'Start Application' to complete the online application.  Interested individuals should submit a completed Southeast Arkansas College Employment Application.  Please note:  All transcripts, certifications, and other credentials should be uploaded with your Resume and Cover Letter.  Paper documents will not be accepted.

Required Documentation:

1. Cover Letter


2. Resume


3. College Transcripts (Please note:  Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.)


4. Certifications, licensures, or other credentials (Please note:  Official copies will be required upon offer of employment.)


5. Must have a valid Driver's License

All drivers operating a state vehicle or private vehicle on State Business shall participate in the Arkansas State Vehicle Safety Program and must maintain a valid Arkansas driver's license in accordance with the requirements of all applicable Arkansas State Laws.