Job Summary: Adjuncts are hired to teach on a semester basis. Provides academic instruction and student academic support for assigned classes; performs tasks designed to ensure the quality and consistency of academic instruction; develops instructional methods for their assigned course(s) which pertain to the course(s) learning outcomes and course catalog description; adheres to college policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
MFA in Fine Arts or related field including Ceramics
Experience with studio art instruction
Licensing Requirements:
- Valid Driver's License
- PA ACT-15
Please note that this position requires employees to comply with PA Act 15. You will need to present completed clearances and training certificates at the time of hire. Please visit https://www.hacc.edu/HumanResources/NewHire/index.cfm (and scroll to PA Act 15 Clearances) for more information.
Hiring Range: No less than $1,442 per credit hour/work load rate
Preferred Qualifications:
High school or college level teaching.
Job Specific Task List:
- Participate in the faculty orientation (initial assignments only) and all required department meetings and trainings. - (Essential)
- Prepare appropriate course materials and prescribed assessments tied to the course learning outcomes in accordance with Course Form 335 and department practice. - (Essential)
- Submit syllabi to the department chair/designee for review and approval by the stated deadline. Submit approved syllabi to the designated support personnel by the stated deadline. - (Essential)
- Report to all scheduled classes and all exams on time and maintain class during the entire assigned time. - (Essential)
- Enter early alert monitoring, confirmation of attendance, and recording of student midterm and final grades within established deadlines. - (Essential)
- Maintain office hours equal to one hour per week per each three (3) credit course (CRN) assigned. Respond to student questions and concerns in a timely manner. - (Essential)
- Participate in the assessment process to improve student learning. This includes submitting samples or artifacts for assessment when requested and may also include participating in the scoring, review and discussion of those artifacts. - (Essential)
- Access HACC email account(s) and read email regularly; respond to email and telephone calls within 2 business days. - (Essential)
- Participate in the evaluation process consistent with the evaluation of adjunct faculty policy and class observation procedure. - (Essential)
- Comply with attendance reporting and recording requirements consistent with Attendance Reporting and Recording, including submission of an Adjunct Employee' s Record of Leave form. - (Essential)
- Adhere to all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to Faculty Duties, compliance with the ADA/Section 504 accommodation requests, Title IX, Harassment, Bullying and Code of Ethical Conduct. - (Essential)
- Participate and remain active in class during the entire length of the assigned term. - (Essential)
- Contact the School Dean if you plan to be absent. - (Essential)
- Other duties as assigned. - (Standard)
Job Type: Adjunct
If part time, hours per week: Varies
Equipment Requirements for part time, casual, adjunct and instructor positions:
It is HACC’s expectation that candidates selected for this role will provide their own technology equipment.
Your own computer (Windows, Linux, or Macintosh desktop or laptop) with current web browser installed (Firefox, Edge, Safari, Chrome) https://www.whatismybrowser.com/guides/the-latest-version/
Access to broadband internet connection at all times during employment (DSL, 4G/LTE, FIOS, Satellite, or Cable/Xfinity/Comcast https://www.speedtest.net/
Equipment/technology which enables you to communicate synchronously during meetings and other events, such as USB Headset, speaker and microphone, captioning services, adaptive technology, assistive devices, etc.
If you are not able to meet the equipment requirements listed above and are selected for the role, you can request a special accommodation. Our ability to grant your request will be based on documented need and inventory availability.
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