Adjunct Instructor - Comm. Skills



Job Details

Adjunct Instructor - Comm. Skills
Employer

Western Technical College

Salary

$37.00 - $43.00 Hourly

Location

400 Seventh Street North La Crosse, WI

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

2018-00533

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Academic Affairs

Opening Date

03/29/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Position Summary

Western Technical College is a preferred employer in the 7 Rivers Region.   We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping others learn and are dedicated to serving students.  If you are a motivated individual who can contribute to excellence in teaching and learning, please consider this employment opportunity at Western.

Summary of Position: Instructors are responsible for providing quality academic curriculum, instruction, assessment, and for ensuring a productive and challenging learning experience is delivered to prepare students for the workplace and/or a pathway to further education.

Instruction will primarily be face to face and blended classes. Position is part-time and non-benefit eligible.

Essential Functions

1.  Maintain and uphold the College values of Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect.

2.  Instruction - Supporting Actions May Include:  
     •Deliver courses in multiple modes of delivery including modern classroom (F2F), interactive distance learning (IDL), online or hybrid/blended, and on-site training for external customers where applicable
     •Develop and deliver instructional design activities       
     •Address and refer student concerns
     •Guide and support students on one-to-one basis outside the classroom as well as in classroom setting
     •Assist students in developing critical thinking skills to understand/apply concepts of   subject matter to vocational, ethical, social, and personal practices

3.  Classroom Management - Supporting Actions May Include: 
     •Monitor student progress and conduct student evaluation
     •Provide input and/or maintain division accreditation and student records
     •Integrate the college core abilities as well as the program outcomes and course competencies


4.  Program Development and Academic Leadership - Supporting Actions May Include: 
     •Responsible for instructional learning activities
     •Provide academic referrals as appropriate     
     •Organize, develop, and deliver outcomes-based curriculum and assess student learning

5.  Complete all required College training and responsible for maintaining the skills necessary to complete the essential functions of the position as defined by the department.

6.  Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

 

Minimum Education and Occupational Requirements:

  • Master's degree  in discipline or Master's degree with at least 18 semester credits at the Graduate level in English, Journalism, Speech (not drama or theater) or Communications.

  • Should have a thorough understanding of the writing process, and should have an interest in or experience teaching in alternative instructional delivery formats which include blended, online and lTV formats.
 
  • Prior teaching experience preferred.

Special Instructions/About Western

This position reports to:  Dean - General Studies

Instruction will primarily be face to face and blended classes. Position is part-time and non-benefit eligible.
                            
Applicant review will begin: April 23, 2018
 
Start Date of:  Fall 2018
 
Copies of Transcripts from regionally accredited colleges or universities are acceptable during the application process (originals will be required upon hire)
 
Western is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our mission is to provide relevant, high quality education in a collaborative and sustainable environment that changes the lives of students and grows our communities.
                                                             
An Equal Opportunity/Access/Employer And Educator
Western Technical College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.  All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Reasonable accommodation will be provided in the job application process to enable a qualified applicant to have an equal opportunity to be considered for a job as is provided to all Western employees. If you want to request an accommodation please contact the EEO/AA Compliance Officer at (608)785-9274.
 

This position does not include benefits.

Employer
Western Technical College
Address
400 7th Street N
PO Box 0908
La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54602

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