JOB TITLE:  ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR – COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCE                               

DEPARTMENT:  TECHNICAL EDUCATION

SALARY RANGE:  ADJUNCT SALARY CLASSIFICATION CHART

FLSA:  EXEMPT

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  Assigned Department Chair or Program Director

Position Summary

The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for developing and implementing the daily lesson plans and activities for proper management of assigned classes. The instructor is also responsible for creating a classroom environment that implements best practices, supports industry standards, and engages students in career and technical education. The instructor will also maintain industry and required certification(s) for specialized fields.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide quality instruction which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college–approved curriculum and resources.
• Actively engage and interact with students using intentional best practice teaching strategies.
• Plan and prepare the learning environment with needed materials and supplies.
• Present course content in an unbiased and civil manner, while demonstrating respect, helpfulness, and responsiveness toward students.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, positive attitude, and supportive culture. 
• Maintain appropriate record keeping for assigned classes to include student attendance, record of grades earned, and other related classroom information.
• Facilitate student recruitment; assist in the promotion of programs.
• Actively participate in department and division meetings, events, and initiatives
• Maintain confidentiality of students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members, as well as records and all information.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Experience teaching or developing in any of the following: Python, C++, C#.NET, HTML, CSS, Java, JavaScript, or MSSQL.
• Availability to teach daytime or evening courses, as needed.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Teaching experience in the career and technical education field.
• Five years of employment experience in the industry or a related field.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (such as Canvas).
• Experience teaching or professionally in Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services
• Participation in professional organizations related to teaching area.
• Experience working within a collegiate setting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: (The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions.  Requires extended periods of time viewing computer monitor or standing; may require adjustment of schedule to include some evening and/or weekends; may encounter occasional exposure to inclement weather during travel. 

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard. 

***OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES.  THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION.  THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE.  THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.”  THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

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