What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct of History position at Walters State Community College?
Job Title: Adjunct of History
Campus Location: Walters State Community College - Morristown Campus (Employees are assigned to a “home” location but may occasionally or regularly be required to work at other WSCC locations.)
Job Purpose: Teach history courses.
Essential Job Functions:
Teach US and World History survey courses. Classes may include ground classes, online classes, and/or Dual Enrollment courses at local high schools. Classes may be during day and evening times.
Prepare course syllabi, course materials, evaluate student learning and maintain class records.
Participate in departmental meetings as directed.
Perform job functions in accordance with the institution’s policies and procedures.
Incorporate technology into the history curriculum, which may include but not limited to Internet course and video streaming delivery as well as support.
May perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Master's Degree in history or a related field with 18 or more graduate hours in history will be considered.
Understanding and acceptance of the comprehensive community college philosophy.
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
Teaching experience in World History and US History Survey Courses.
Teaching experience with Dual Enrollment (high school) courses.
Teaching experience with online courses.
Behavioral Core Competencies:
Empowers and motivates students to learn effectively.
Ability to work with all student demographics (traditional students, adult learners, high school students) in delivering required course materials without compromising the quality of the curriculum is required.
Works effectively with other faculty and administrators within the department, the division, and the college to provide well-developed courses and programs of study.
Is a team player and contributes to the department and the division with new ideas and approaches, and uses professional development opportunities to expand instructional vision.
Inspires improvement to advance the College’s mission while preserving institutional principles and character; recognizes and rewards people whose actions support organizational change efforts.
Considers the impact and efficiency of decisions prior to deciding on a specific course of action in deference to WSCC’s benefactors and supporters.
