Job Description

 

Position Summary

Northeast Alabama Community College employs adjunct instructors in academic areas on an as needed basis, depending on enrollment. The pay is based on the number of credit hours assigned per semester. The current minimum and maximum rate per credit hour taught is $562.65 and $750.20. The assigned rate is to be determined by the President. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The adjunct instructor teaches to fulfill the objectives of the program. The instructor is responsible to the Associate Dean of Instruction under the daily guidance of the Division Director and complies with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and Northeast Alabama Community College.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with course syllabi and with the schedule of classes.
• Apply current methods and standards of the teaching profession.
• Arrange time outside class for student consultation (which may include holding office hours).
• Provide students, at the beginning of the semester, with a written announcement of student consultation arrangements, attendance requirements, and syllabus information (course description, textbooks, units, descriptions of major assignments and tests, and grading procedures).
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Secure permission from the Associate Dean of Instruction for absences and partial absences from assigned duties.
• Become familiar with and conform to the policies of the College.
• Assist in keeping the instructional program and resources at a high level of efficiency by recommending additional library materials, instructional equipment, and curricular improvements to the appropriate administrative officers.
• Represent the College and its philosophy to prospective students and to others in the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrative officers, within the limits of the contractual term of employment.
• Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and Northeast Alabama Community College.
• Perform other duties specific to the subject.

 

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  

• Master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the instructional area from an accredited institution is required*
• Documented experience in the field of study is preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of course content
• Knowledge of established policies and procedures of the college and department
• Skill in written and oral communication
• Ability to present instructional material in an understandable manner

 

Application Procedures/Additional Information

APPLICATION PROCEDURES/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application system to be considered for this position. Submission of a complete packet is the responsibility of the applicant. 

A completed application for this part-time position consists of the following:

1.  A completed NACC application
2. A current résumé
3. Transcripts of all college credit

NOTE: Transcript copies must show the identification of the institution, the identification of the applicant, and verify that the applicant has received the minimum degree requirements as stated in the Qualifications section of this announcement. The person chosen to fill the position is required to furnish official transcripts prior to the start of employment

All required documents must be submitted via the online application system. No materials will be accepted in-person, via fax, or through email.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Criminal Background Check: In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

E-verify Compliance: Northeast Alabama Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (Everify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Transcripts: If selected for this position, transcripts of all college credit or high school/GED credit must be submitted to the Human Resources Office. Transcript copies must show the identification of the institution, the identification of the applicant, and verify that the applicant has received the minimum degree requirements as stated in the Qualifications section of this announcement. The person chosen to fill the position is required to furnish official transcripts prior to the start of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Northeast Alabama Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and entities under its direction and control, including Northeast Alabama Community College, that no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic, including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law. (Sources: ACCS Board of Trustees Policies 601.02 – 4/13/16 and 800.00 – 5/10/17) Updated: 12/13/2017 

Northeast Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Accreditation: Northeast Alabama Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Associate Degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Northeast Alabama Community College.

Campus Resources: A scanner and computer are available on campus for applicants who need to upload documents to the online application system. For more information, contact Ms. Judith Lea in the Technology Learning Center (256.228.6001, ext. 2309) or Dr. Julia Everett (256.228.6001, ext. 2226) in the Library. This service is free of charge and is available during normal operating hours of the TLC and Library. It is the applicant's responsibility to contact Ms. Lea or Dr. Everett for available hours of operation.  

 

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