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Big Sandy Community & Technical College
Adjunct Geography Instructor
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What they do
A History or Social Studies Teacher teaches in the social studies fields for elementary to secondary school students. Elementary school teaching focuses on general social studies, with history overview courses starting in middle school. High school focuses on specific courses of study, such as Modern US History. Fields include history, geography, government, and current events.
$61,894 / year median in Kentucky
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Salary Range:
$515.00 per credit hourWork Location:
Hybrid Campus Location:
Prestonsburg Campus Total Rewards Big Sandy Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including: Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match Vacation/Sick Time Work-Life Balance 9.5 Paid Holidays 2 Weeks of Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions Employee Assistance Program Job Summary Big Sandy Community and Technical College invites qualified candidates to apply for the part-time position of Adjunct Geography Instructor. Part-time faculty may be needed to teach for selected day, evening, weekend, and on-line classes at any of our campus locations. Part-time instructors are paid $515.00 per college credit hour. Instructor hired will be asked to teach one or more of the following classes: GEO 152 Regional Geography of the World.Job Duties:
- Plans and carries out instruction, instructional activities, and prepares learning materials.
- Provides instruction to students in the subject area.
- Prepares lesson plans and maintains records and reports on student attainment, attendance/activity and progress.
- Utilizes approved online course template and syllabus format.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in field.
- Credential must be granted from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
- A passion for teaching undergraduate students and an ability to work with a team effectively is essential to success in this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with online teaching is preferred.
- Teaching and Blackboard experience preferred.