English Adjunct Instructor Position Available In Habersham, Georgia

English Adjunct Instructor 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 1500 Highway 197 N, Clarkesville, GA 30523

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Requisition ID:

EDU0995

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day Job

POSITION

English Adjunct Instructor(s)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Part-time position based on semester system. Adjunct faculty responsibilities are centered on preparing and teaching classes as assigned. We are seeking multiple English adjuncts that can teach at any of our campus locations – Blairsville, Clarkesville, Currahee. Classes can be held at the adjunct’s convenience – day, evening, Saturdays, etc.

MAJOR DUTIES

Provides professional instruction based on approved course syllabus Ensures that desired course outcomes meet the stated objectives Prepares curriculum and syllabus for coursework taught Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives Administers and grades class examinations Maintains records of student grades Attends in-service training, workshops, and seminars, as needed Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training areas Assists with retention efforts Meets with students, staff members, supervisors, as needed Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

Skill in developing lesson outlines and materials Skill in presenting subject matter Skill in administering tests to evaluate progress Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with adult learners Oral and written communication skills Knowledge of student information systems

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in English OR related field with appropriate coursework in English

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree in English OR Master’s Degree in related field with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of Applied Linguistics, Creative Writing, English, Grammar, Literature, Rhetoric and Composition, or Technical Writing Experience teaching in a post-secondary setting. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. North Georgia Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success. The following persons have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Fran Chastain, Dean of Student Support and Engagement, Title IX Coordinator, Clegg Center 212, (706) 754-7855, fran.chastain@northgatech.edu and Kay Carroll, Student Support & Accessibility Services Coordinator (Section 504), Clegg Center 214, (706) 754-7828, kay.carroll@northgatech.edu at 1500 HWY 197 N, Clarkesville, GA 30523. Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.