English Adjunct Instructor

Highland County Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, Ohio, United States of America

Posted Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

Adjunct Faculty for English

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-time
REPORTS TO: Dean of Student Affairs
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CAMPUS: Online

DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS
Engage students in the teaching/learning process for introductory and intermediate composition English courses.

• Plan and teach courses which fulfill the current curriculum goals and objectives.
• Remain current with subject matter and instructional methodology.
• Post office hours with the Onsite Faculty Administrative Support as necessary, based on students’ needs.
• Employ appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Communicate progress in the course to students in a timely manner.
• Comply with the policies, procedures, and standards found in the Southern State Community College Policy and Information Manual.
• Determine and submit students’ grades in accordance with established College policies and procedures.
• Attend one Adjunct Faculty Orientation and Development event per academic year.
• Become familiar with the College’s ‘Emergency Crisis Response Plan,’ and follow the campus’ protocol for drills and emergency situations.
• Support the mission of the program, division, and College.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and punctual attendance and works outside of normal schedule as needed to meet workload demands.

Performs other related duties as required.

None

Classroom Extron and mobile projection systems; computer; printer; copier; fax machine; telephone; other standard office equipment.

Non-public personnel records and issues; student and other information covered by FERPA guidelines and agreed to in the College’s FERPA Confidentiality Agreement.

Good classroom working conditions. The work requires the use of safe work practices with office, classroom and laboratory equipment, and observance of safety regulations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly sits for extended periods of time and regularly stands and walks. The employee regularly exhibits manual dexterity when working on the computer, typing and performing other related tasks. The employee regularly reaches with hands and arms, stoops, kneels and crouches. The employee regularly talks and hears when teaching or working with students and the general public.

Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision, with the ability to adjust focus when typing or reading a computer screen. The employee occasionally lifts or exerts force on objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Knowledge, Skill(s) and Ability to: effectively communicate one-on-one, in small groups, and in classroom situations; proficient in word processing and presentation software, internet, and e-mail; demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students; effective verbal, written , and listening communication skills; effective problem solving skills; ability to work a combination of days/evening/weekend schedules; maintain confidentiality of confidential and sensitive information;

create and implement appropriate and educational lesson plans; apply generally accepted teaching methods to practical work situations; apply ethical standards to work situations; make work decisions in accordance with SSCC’s values; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promote an harassment-free environment; embrace and support constructive change; develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, members of the learning community, and general public;…