Part-time / Substitute Instructor_General POOL Application

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Work type: Adjunct, Substitute Instruction, Temporary
Location: Fayetteville, Shelbyville, Winchester
Categories: Adjunct

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR- (POOL)

Teaching Location(s): Potential teaching locations in Shelbyville, Winchester, Fayetteville, surrounding areas.

 

DEPARTMENT: Various                                                              FUNCTIONAL AREA: Instruction

JOB FAMILY: Adjunct Faculty                                                      CLASSIFICATION: Part-time – Non-exempt - Hourly

HOURS: Maximum 29 hrs./wk.                                                  

SHIFT: Schedule and class load may vary according to the program to be taught.

 

DIRECT SUPERVISON FROM: VP of Academics and Compliance

We are seeking to build a pool of Adjunct Instructors for our various programs.  If you have solid work experience and applicable skills in the fields/programs that we offer, we would like to consider sharing your knowledge on a part-time basis.  

SUMMARY
Part-time / Substitute Instructors are responsible for delivering quality instruction in their field of expertise as it relates to the programs offered at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Shelbyville, one of our extension campuses located in Winchester and Fayetteville TN., or at a specific teaching location. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Credential from a technical or community college, teaching experience, and work experience in the area being taught.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree

Three (3) years of related teaching/work experience


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of the principles and methods of good teaching and supervision as evidenced by a rating of education and experience.
  • Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office programs and other basic computer software and skills needed for the teaching profession.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships and to deal tactfully with students, faculty, staff, industry partners, and the public.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; effective oral and written communication skills; and excellent organizational and planning skills.
  • Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely, and convincingly, and to plan and direct the work of others, as evidenced by an interview and teaching presentation.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain an organized, safe, and stable learning environment.
  • Utilize in-class assessment tools/techniques to measure student achievement of course competencies.
  • Administer/proctor tests for students and outside organizations.
  • Utilize Banner to record and submit grades and attendance (tardiness and absences) daily.
  • Distribute student syllabus at the beginning of the course to define course competencies, performance criteria, established approved grading procedures and standards, attendance and class policies/procedures, and other necessary information to students.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to student success by providing guidance to students regarding course progress, and academic and disciplinary issues.
  • Coordinate all disciplinary issues with administration and Student Services Coordinator.
  • Coordinate the need for supplies with the instructor and make recommendations for items needed for the program.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

  • Adhere to the school calendar and daily class schedule.
  • Start and end class at designated time.
  • Perform student surveys each trimester.
  • Participate in regularly scheduled staff climate surveys.
  • Check and respond to emails twice daily.
  • Coordinate necessary absences with VP of Operations and to coincide with student breaks.
  • Work a maximum of 20 hours per week.
  • Other duties as defined by administration.

AVAILABILITY/CLOSING DATE: 
This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on June 1st; to maintain your application within the system, you will want to re-apply each year.

HOURLY WAGE: $25 to $35 dollars per hour, commensurate with experience and TBR/Tennessee College of Applied Technology salary guidelines.


GENERAL INFORMATION: Background checks will be completed on all new hires. Selected candidate will be asked to sign a background release authorizing TCAT-Shelbyville to complete a background check which includes the following:

                                                Sex Offender Registry                                         Driving History 

                                                County Criminal                                                National Criminal Database

                                                Federal Criminal                                                Sanctions and Disciplinary Database

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT
Applicant, please state the program(s) you are interested in teaching in your cover letter. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. 

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, is an AA/EEO/ADA Employer; and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its program and activities. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies contact: Andrea Walters, Human Resource Coordinator, 1405 Madison Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160. andrea.walters@tcatshelbyville.edu

 

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