Job Description

Holyoke Community College invites adjunct applications to teach in the Computer Information Systems  Department.  Courses may include but are not limited to Computer Concepts, Cybersecurity, Programming, and System Support. 

Under the direction of the Academic Department Chair and/or Division Dean Adjunct faculty provides a quality learning experience for Holyoke Community College students on a semester basis. Adjunct faculty reports to a dean and performs instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning.

Primary Duties: 
1. The adjunct faculty member will distribute and review the course syllabus during the rst class meeting. The adjunct faculty shall forward the dean no later than the end of the rst (1st ) week of classes in each session a course syllabus.
2. The adjunct faculty member will utilize active learning methods and use a variety of instructional strategies designed to assist the learner in meeting the objectives of the course. Such activities can include, but are not limited to:  a.) Cooperative learning.  b.) Experiential learning, c.) Writing for learning and/or Critical thinking initiatives.
3. The adjunct faculty member will remain abreast of ongoing developments and practices in his/her professional content area(s).
4. The adjunct faculty member will arrange for the acquisition and preparation of appropriate materials and equipment in a timely manner necessary to meet course objectives in collaboration with the area dean.
5. The adjunct faculty member will be prompt and accurate in the recording and reporting of student data including assessment of student performance; including nal grade reports.
6. The adjunct faculty members will be supportive of students' learning goals by: a.) Focusing on student learning outcomes b.) Taking into account the needs and abilities of the students c.) Becoming familiar with academic and social support.
7. Making reasonable provisions to accommodate individual differences.
8. Maintaining the academic integrity of the college.
9. Making himself/herself available to assist students in achieving their learning goals.
10. The faculty member is aware of and recommends campus services to students as needed. These include library services, the library home page on the College site, nancial aid, counseling, supplemental instruction, etc.
11. Adjunct Faculty are expected to attend all schedule classes. If it is necessary for the adjunct faculty member to miss a class, he/she will follow appropriate procedures by notifying the supervisor or the supervisor's designee and is responsible by providing an alternate assignment.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:  Masters Degree in related field; Commitment to and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff & student body.

Adjunct Faculty - MCCC Unit Position

COMPENSATION: Continuing Education scale salary; no benefits
FUNDING SOURCE:  Trust

GENERAL INFORMATION:  Please note that general adjunct postings are for adjunct pools.  Positions may or may not be immediately available.

**Please Note:   Candidates for employment should be aware that all Holyoke Community College students, faculty, and staff must be fully vaccinated. Accordingly, initial employment is dependent upon receipt and verification of full vaccination status records; details of how to fulfill vaccine record verification requirements will be provided during the hire and onboarding process.

- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa. 
 - Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.

Holyoke Community College is committed to excellence and opportunity through diversity in education and employment. Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, and national origin, in its education programs or employment.      

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