Adjunct Instructor - Writing

JOB TITLE: Adjunct Instructor - Writing DEPARTMENT: English STATUS: This is a temporary, non-benefit eligible position and employment is determined on a course-by-course contract basis and may include teaching up to two classes per semester.
PAY RANGE: Pay is determined by the number of credits taught.
FLSA: Exempt FVCC seeks applicants to teach on-campus, face-to-face courses in College Writing I starting Fall 2024.
To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications: Master’s degree in the field in which the course(s) resides; OR Master’s degree in a closely related academic discipline with at least nine graduate semester credits in the academic discipline.
NOTE: Seeking applicants with transcripts indicating a minimum of nine graduate-level credits in Writing, Rhetoric, or Composition.
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled; however, preference is given to applications received by May 1, 2024.
SUMMARY: The Adjunct Writing Instructor is responsible for teaching writing courses in the English Department.
Teaching assignments are during the weekday and involve delivering content face-to-face as well as online.
Must be able to work collegially in a team environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES Conveys knowledge of the subject area in an manner that supports student success in achieving stated learning outcomes.
Fosters positive student and community relations.
Maintains and submits instructional records in accordance with requirements.
Integrates subject area with other related curricula.
Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
Works professionally with college faculty and staff to aid with the educational process.
Remains current in practices, trends, and research related to areas of assignment.
Attends meetings and participates in student and/or program assessments as directed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education Policy 730 requires the following minimum qualifications for faculty in transfer programs/disciplines: Master’s degree in the field in which the course(s) resides; OR Master’s degree in a closely related academic discipline with at least nine graduate semester credits in the academic discipline.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience teaching in a secondary, post-secondary, or higher education environment.
Experience in differentiated instruction for diverse student populations.
Experience delivering content via online platforms.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to effectively teach content material.
Ability and willingness to serve as a representative for the College by interacting appropriately with the community.
Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC.
Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships.
Ability to follow and issue instructions.
Demonstrated communication, presentation, educational service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Ability to perform a Medium Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.
S.
Department of Labor and Industry.
Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: In order to be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at www.
fvcc.
edu/jobs; paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions.
FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration.
NOTE: FVCC's applicant tracking system will time-out after 45 minutes of inactivity.
Please have your documents ready to upload before you click the Apply button.
Additionally, applicants are required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application: Letter of application indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the position's Knowledge, Skills and Abilities; A current, comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; AND, Unofficial transcripts for all degrees held.
(As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all degrees held to FVCC HR prior hire.
Only transcripts from accredited institutions will be accepted.
) EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS, REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Prior to any offers of employment, FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicant's application or resume.
Additionally, FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action organization.
It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law.
These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.
FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at https://www.
fvcc.
edu/about/board-administration/board-of-trustees/board-policies REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process.
No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE ACT: Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans.
Veterans’ Preference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor do they give Veterans’ preference in internal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement.
I understand that applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file.
To claim Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veterans' Preference Form (form is available at: https://www.
opm.
gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.
pdf) and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to Jobs@fvcc.
edu.
Claims for Veterans' preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.
WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION: Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision, I understand my employment may not be covered by Social Security.
To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click https://www.
ssa.
gov/pubs/EN-05-10045.
pdf.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.
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