Adjunct Instructor Educator Preparation

Adjunct curriculum faculty will guide and direct the learning experiences of students through knowledge, skills, and motivation of content K-12 pedagogy as coursework relates to English Language Arts/Social Studies, Mathematics/Science, classroom management, technology, data analysis and teacher licensure for students in the Residency Licensure Certificate Program. Courses which may be assigned include Curriculum and Instruction:
English/Social Studies or Mathematics/Science;
Literacy Development and Instruction;
Technology, Data and Assessment.

Effective Instructional Environments;
Educator Preparation Practicum. Members of the faculty agree to be accessible to students, other faculty, staff, and to those making inquiry to the College, and to assume a fair share of the total workload of the College as may be assigned. Instructional duties will include teaching topics in English language arts, social studies, science and mathematics, using a variety of delivery modes: traditional classroom, online, hybrid, weekend, 8-week, 5-week, and evening.

Additional faculty duties include assisting with student recruitment, participation on college committees, and performing support duties as assigned by the department chair.

• Prepare and teach assigned courses.
• Prepare, review, and update course outlines on an annual basis, ensuring that course content is up-to-date, relevant, accurate, and consistent with state and national accreditation standards.
• Maintain records for each course taught.
• Teach courses in assigned method(s).
• Keep up to date on discipline specific technology and instructional technologies.
• Able to provide instruction through multiple delivery methods, such as traditional classroom settings, hybrid formats, online courses, weekend or evening classes, and other remote options.
• Willingness to teach courses on both the Pinehurst and Hoke County campuses and on Moore and Hoke County high school campuses based on department needs. Submit all college reports in a timely fashion.
• Assist in student retention.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with students, faculty, and staff.
• Assist in the selection and ordering of supplies, equipment, textbooks, and visual aids as appropriate.
• Keep regular posted office hours as approved by the department chair.
• Attend departmental and college meetings as scheduled.
• Develop professional relationships and show courtesy and respect while working with students; this includes respecting the confidentiality of information shared while interacting.
• Respond to emails from students, colleagues, Department Chairs, Deans, VPs, and President in a timely and professional fashion.
• Discourage any form of harassment, bullying, and/or abrasive behavior directed at colleagues, students, and campus visitors.
• Work in partnership with colleagues and students across campus to identify and address needs/resources that will ensure equity, access, and opportunity for all.
• Attend educational offerings that enhance knowledge of diversity and cultural competency.
• Participate in college events and activities.
• Advance the college’s mission and Core Values of respect, opportunity, helpfulness, integrity, and excellence.
• Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate and/or necessary by the Dean or Department Chair.

• Current or previous (ended in good standing) North Carolina Licensure;
  Current or previous (ended in good standing) North Carolina Elementary Education Licensure preferred.
• A master's degree or higher in education, or a master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in education in content:
  English, social studies, mathematics or science.
• At least 5 years experience in K-12 education teaching experience.
• Community college teaching experience is preferred.

• Online teaching experience (preferably with Moodle).
• Two years of higher education teaching beyond the graduate assistant level.
• Prior community college teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience working with and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population.