Adjunct Faculty in Animal & Plant Science [Remote]

Compensation:

$700 per credit hour

Compensation Type:

Employment Type:

Grade:

Department:

Instruction

Position Summary

Under general supervision of and in accordance with Clovis Community College and departmentally established practices and expectations, adjunct instructors work collaboratively with other faculty within the College and their discipline to ensure that key concepts of the specific discipline are addressed.

Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Teaching assignments may vary depending on the specific qualifications and expertise of the individual.

  • Provide students with a complete syllabus containing course outcomes and competencies

  • Present well prepared, organized, and clear lectures and classroom activities consistent with the course syllabus

  • Continually promote development and effective use of skills in areas such as critical and analytical thinking, evaluation, communication, computation, problem solving, assessment, and decision-making

  • Provide students with timely information and feedback on academic progress relative to quizzes, tests, homework, and projects

  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of student academic performance; and possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of all college policies.

  • Use technology tools including, but not limited to, Canvas, Starfish, e-mail, MS Office, and the Internet.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires frequent and continuous sitting/moving about, continuous use of fine motor skills. Pushing and pulling of up to 20lbs.

SCHEDULE DETAILS:

Part-time hours may vary depending on student and departmental needs.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Must be patient, friendly, approachable, and caring.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree in Animal Science, Plant Science, or related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the animal science or plant science fields.

Minimum Qualifications:

EEO STATEMENT:

As an EEO employer, Clovis Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Clovis Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

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