Job Description:

Job Summary

The Skilled Trades & Technology Division is seeking adjunct faculty. We have a need for faculty able to teach online, hybrid and /or morning, afternoon, evening hours and /or weekends in the areas of:

Heavy Equipment Operator
Construction Technology (preferably with concrete experience, Signal Peak Campus)
Welding (Signal Peak Campus)
Manufacturing (Signal Peak Campus)
Electrical (Apache Junction Campus)

Responsibilities

Teaching/Preparation/Evaluation:

Teach assigned classes in accordance with college policy and in a variety of potential modalities (e.g., face-to-face, online, hybrid, Interactive Television (iTv), Weekend College, accelerated, evening or late start classes) on any campus, site or center as directed by division chair or program director.Provide and present information, content, and context through lecture, laboratory, recitation, seminars and/or other learning venues utilizing a variety of teaching/learning styles as appropriate to the course content.Employ a variety of assessment tools; evaluate grades and comment on student work in a timely fashion in order to facilitate and ensure student progress throughout the course.Communicate with students as appropriate. This may include email, online discussions, virtual chats within the Learning Management System, instant messaging (IM), telephone and/or face-to-face consultations to provide frequent feedback. Refer students to appropriate college and community services when needed.Communicate to students when and how they will be available to assist students outside of scheduled class time.Maintain records of student progress and performance; complete and return required reports to the appropriate office by established due date.Develop, prepare and evaluate instructional materials, as required by chair or director.Write and develop syllabi and course calendars, in accordance with college policy.Review and update course outlines and syllabi, and provide input on text selection when appropriate, in cooperation with other faculty and appropriate division chair or program director as necessary.Collaborate with division chair, program director, other faculty and other programs to review and maintain the integrity of the curriculum within established college timelines or more frequently if necessary.Assist in recruitment and retention of students through the development and implementation of teaching and learning strategies primarily in the instructional setting.

2. College/Community Service and Shared Governance:

Recognize the goals and mission of the college to maintain a positive professional and educational environment that promotes student success and enhances community relations.

3. Professional Development:

Are invited to attend and participate in professional development activities.Cultivate development of instructional programs and knowledge of trends, pedagogy, andragogy, and new technologies.Participate in the evaluation process as defined by Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:



Bachelor's degree in any field and 3 years work experience in the discipline, or Associates degree in any field and 5 years work experience in the discipline, or license and/or recognized certification in the discipline or subfield and 5 years work experience in the discipline or 64 semester credit hours in the discipline and 5 years work experience in the discipline.


The rate of pay for Adjunct Faculty for the 2024-2025 Academic Year is $900.00 per credit hour.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: The application packet must include:
* Letter of interest
* Current resume
* Unofficial copies of transcripts reflecting the required degree and/or certifications.


Copies of transcripts should reflect completed course work and conferred degrees. All academic course work and degrees must be from a regionally accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation). Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited course work by an acceptable agency such as those agencies certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).


Background Verification: As a condition of employment, all candidates accepting an offer of employment for a full-time, part- time, temporary, student worker, or volunteer position, will be required to undergo a background verification. The check will be conducted by third party agent, backgroundchecks.com. Employment with Central Arizona College is contingent upon the successful completion of the background verification. The college does not accept responsibility for information errors reported by backgroundchecks.com during the background process. The level of the background verification for this position is: Standard level.


Please note: Your application materials will remain in the part-time pool for one year from date of receipt. This does not imply application for a full-time teaching position. If a full-time position becomes available, you must submit new materials for the advertised position.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Be current in subject area and possess the ability to develop, prepare, and evaluate instructional materials that promote learning, along with the willingness to utilize alternative teaching techniques and instructional technology where appropriate.




Central Arizona College (the College) is committed to provide equal employment opportunity in decisions involving hiring, evaluation, promotion, advancement and discipline, and educational
opportunity to all applicants and employees.
The College will hire without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, military status, genetic test information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

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