Posting Number:

Adjunct_0401947

Classification Title:

Adjunct Professor Datatel Position ID:

SOSC6ADJCHDE1A

Annual Hours:

As needed or assigned

Placement Range:

$740 per

Credit Hour Position Type:

Adjunct Faculty General Description An adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of interactive and substantive instruction. This instruction will include on campus, hybrid, in person zoom, and online classes. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the department and division to which the adjunct faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole. What position does this position report to? Child Development Department Chair What position(s) reports to this position? None Minimum Education/Experience Master's Degree including a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or comparable field. Twenty-Four months of teaching experience with young children (birth to 8 years old) in a classroom setting. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as Moodle) Organization and attention to detail Support and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional system Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups Must be punctual Must be reliable Physical Demands/Working Conditions 1.

GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. 2.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position. This position requires the person to frequently communicate with colleagues and students to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations. This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer; other office equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents and answer email correspondence. 3.

VISUAL ACUITY

This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations. 4.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position's essential functions are performed in an indoor, classroom or office setting. Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching in person zoom and daytime on campus instruction. Online teaching certification

Work Hours:

Day, evening, or weekend as well as campus, zoom and/or online as required by section assignment.

Department:

Child Development Open Until Filled:

No HR Contact:

Beth Holmes Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants are to thoroughly complete the electronic application and attach the required documents: Cover letter, resume and transcript conferring a minimum of a Master's degree including a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Child Development or Early Childhood Education and twenty-four months of teaching experience with young children (Birth - 8 years old) in a classroom setting. Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position. Applicants needing assistance may call Human Resources at 405.682.7542. Job Duties (Position Specific) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement) An adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality interactive instruction in courses that the adjunct faculty member and the department chair/dean agree will be taught. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, substantive instruction and interaction with students, fair and understandable grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom. In addition to the primary responsibility for supporting student learning, an adjunct faculty member is expected to: Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department. Participate in the assessment of general education outcomes for the college. Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and College administrators. Maintain Required Office Hours - Adjunct faculty with face-to-face teaching assignments must be available for face-to-face office hours/student consultation at or near the location where the course is taught provided suitable space is available. Adjunct faculty with online teaching assignments must be available online for office hours/student consultation for those courses. Attend meetings as required. Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline. Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments. Support the the Division's, Department's, and College's vision, mission, goals, and priorities. Adjunct course assignments are made by the Department Chair. Course(s) this position may teach include: Introduction to Child Development Introduction to Early Childhood Education Families & Societies Marriage Curriculum and Play Child Health, Safety and Nutrition Guidance of Young Children Infant/Toddler Development and Educational Program Language and Literacy for Young Children Parenting Early Childhood Center Personnel Development Management Early Childhood Center Financial Planning and Management Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures) Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures. Contribute to a safe educational & working environment. Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others. Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices. Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.