Job Summary

Hazard Community and Technical College invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty for the college’s prison education program. Classes are taught fully online, online with Microsoft Teams meetings, or in-person for specific courses/programs.

Job Duties:

Job duties to include but not limited to:
• Plans and carries out instruction, instructional activities, and prepares learning materials (including OER) in the Lantern LMS.
• Provides instruction to students in the discipline areas as mentioned above or other related topics.
• Prepares lesson plans (as needed), maintains records and reports on student attainment, and monitors attendance/activity and progress.
• Utilizes approved online course templates and syllabus format, maintains classroom order and discipline, completes program assessments, and other related activities or reporting.
• Completes required college training including annual mandatory training related to college policies, online learning training, quality assurance training, LMS training, and other related training.
• Completes background checks and the required Department of Corrections (DOC) training (and adheres to regulations and guidelines).

The mode depends on the instructor’s viability and the student need at the site. Areas of need include:
Art, Astronomy, Business, Psychology, Chemistry, Communications, Culinary arts, English, Geography, Geology, History (US and KY), Health and Wellness, Humanities, Literature, Economics, Math, Nutrition, Paralegal, Political Science (American Government)

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline from an accredited institution. The candidate should have experience with instructional technologies, including presentation software (such as Teams) and learning management systems (i.e., Blackboard, Canvas, etc.). Candidates should also demonstrate proficiency with technology, as well as written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.

NOTE: In addition to submitting the online application form, please upload the following: cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts for all college coursework, copies of current unexpired certifications/licensures, and three letters of recommendation. Please give detailed experience using learning management system) and teaching online.

Other information:
Applicants accepted for online course assignments will be required to complete a Faculty Certification Training Program for Online Instructors and meet (online or in-person) with a member of the distance learning staff. When a position is available, qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview and asked to submit further documentation.
 

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Skills Requested:

This position is considered a temporary, part-time position used to fill online, hybrid, and in-person courses. Instructors will need to prepare lessons in the Lantern LMS with no live links and using OER content where possible.

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Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.