Part-Time Teaching Faculty Academic Year

Overview

Description

Reports:
Academic Dean

Work Schedule:

Days and evenings as needed

Position Type:
Part-Time as assigned

Summary: MACC invites qualified and experienced candidates for Part-Time Teaching Faculty in Pastoral Theology and Ministry. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach one or more courses relating to contemporary ministry in the Roman Catholic tradition. Available teaching assignments for AY  may include Homiletics, Intercultural Competencies, Systematics, Hispanic Ministry in the 21st Century, and Scripture.

Adjunct faculty members are hired to teach on a per-course basis during the Fall and Spring semesters and are limited to teaching a maximum of 6 credit-hours per semester.

Please note:

for certain courses, e.g. Homiletics, MACC may require the candidate to be a member of the ordained Roman Catholic clergy.

This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed. Note that part-time faculty are assigned for one term at a time and are not eligible to participate in MACC benefit programs.

Under supervision of the Academic Dean, the Part-Time Teaching Faculty in Pastoral Theology and Ministry will plan and implement curriculum for assigned course(s); effectively communicate class content to students in an online or face-to-face environment; evaluate students  progress in attaining goals, objectives, and student learning outcomes; assist in retention efforts. The primary duty is effective teaching of college- and/or graduate-level courses in the qualified discipline.

Position Responsibilities:

• Following the course syllabus, develops course outline for each course assigned. The outline will include learning objectives and any required College information. Distribute the outline to campus administration and enrolled students on pre-determined dates.
• Instructs the depth and scope of class materials as outlined in the syllabus and catalog, while relating such instruction to course and academic program outcomes as defined by course or program assessment plans.
• Prepare and grade exams based on course objectives and published scheduled exams, and return all assignments/graded work in a timely manner.
• Implements evaluation of outcomes assessments and achieves established results while maintaining college standards and student satisfaction.
• Works creatively in all assigned courses to keep students engaged to assist in increasing student retention.
• Maintains student records and submits grades at the appropriate time.
• Provide responsive communication to student inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain a minimum of one (1) office hour per week per assigned course.
• Participate in at least two Faculty meetings per semester and in at least one adjunct Professional Development activity.
• Maintain a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and a passion for engaging students in meaningful and intellectually stimulating ways.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to college bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
• Adhering to all applicable academic and employment policies identified in the Employee and Faculty handbooks, and academic catalog.
• Adhering to safety training and protocols on a daily basis and taking precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others.
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to students’ names and information, services rendered to students, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
• Adherence to the Archdiocese of San Antonio’s Code of Conduct and the Faith and Morals Policy is mandatory.
• Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as…