CHESS·Farmington, New Mexico
The instructor is responsible for teaching college-level Japanese courses and labs through various delivery methods. Key duties include developing instructional materials, evaluating student learning, and maintaining accurate student records.
Adjunct faculty serve as temporary part-time faculty and are appointed as needed on a semester-by-semester basis online or face to face. The primary duty is effective teaching of college-level courses and/or labs in the qualified discipline.
San Juan College may approve remote or hybrid work for adjunct employees within New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Texas (states subject to change at any time). All requests for remote work must be approved in advance by the Dean and Human Resources. Remote work options for locations outside of the United States are not permitted. This position reports to the Dean and is responsible for developing and revising instructional materials; presenting material in an organized manner; evaluating student learning; maintaining student records; teaching day, evening, weekend, and on-line classes, as assigned; teaching at the main and/or satellite campuses, as assigned; maintaining a minimum of 1 office hour per week per assigned course; participating in Adjunct Professional Development activities; demonstrating and promoting the school values of: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Successful candidates must have a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university. Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience.
Experience with traditional face-to-face, hybrid and online courses and the ability to use San Juan College’s Learning Management System (Canvas) as well as technology-enhanced curriculum. Access to home internet, a personal computer, and telephone is required.
Demonstrates skill and willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students.
San Juan College is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek an individual invested in equity and inclusiveness, who has experience with, knowledge of, and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations.
Adjunct faculty are hired on a semester basis, depending upon the instructional needs identified for each semester. Such services shall be compensated on a credit hour or contact hour basis, dependent upon the position.
It is the policy of San Juan College that adjunct faculty may teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester, except upon approval by the Vice-President of Learning and the Vice-President of HR and Legal Activities.
Candidates must possess a master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a relevant field. Proficiency with Canvas LMS and experience in face-to-face, hybrid, or online teaching is preferred.
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