Job Description

Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values:

• We cultivate an inclusive environment.
• We care about the well-being of each other.
• We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

Our Mission - We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students and their families, develop a talented workforce, and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

We have an Adjunct Faculty–English opening at our Chattanooga State campus!

The role will be responsible for the following:
Under the supervision of the Department Head and Lead Faculty, Adjunct Instructors have as their chief duty the instruction of assigned classes, providing quality instruction for student learning, and maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom. Classes are taught in a variety of formats (virtual, online, hybrid, on-ground) and at several different locations, including local high schools. Responsibilities for Adjunct Instructors include conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices, maintaining records of attendance, evaluating student performance on assignments or lab activities, assigning midterm grades, assigning final grades, utilizing faculty feedback, completing mandatory training as needed, and performing other duties as assigned.

Beyond teaching responsibilities, Adjunct Instructors must also comply with and support college policies outlined in the Strategic Plan, the College Catalog, the Adjunct Faculty Handbook, and the Employment Agreement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Holistic Student Support

Familiarity with holistic support for students outside the classroom. These supports include Admissions and Records, Enrollment Service Center, High School Programs, Recruiting and Orientation, Career Services, Student Support Center, Tutoring Services, Student Conduct, Student Life, Multicultural and International Services, Adult Student Services, and the Center for Access and Disability Services.
Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility and reflect equity-minded practices.

Organizational Culture and Inclusive Practices

Embraces and promotes the College's goals related to organizational culture and belongingness.
Supports the Humanities and Fine Arts Division's efforts to utilize best practices to provide equity-minded services and support for students, faculty, and staff.

Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation

Demonstrate teaching excellence by using evidence-based instructional practices that foster student learning.
Engage to adapt, test, and refine new pedagogical approaches that fit Chattanooga State's campus context.
Structure student experiences to ensure equity, belongingness, accessibility, and relevance in academic, student life, and co-curricular activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Maintains a comprehensive grasp of the particular area(s) of academic study.
• Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students.
• Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation.
• Exudes a positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition toward others.
• Demonstrates punctuality and is detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in verbal and written form.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn equity-minded principles and practices related to supporting students.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of Master's Degree with a major in English, Creative Writing, or Literature OR qualify by exception.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching Experience • Experience with alternative delivery instructional modes – a hybrid, online, virtual • Experience with Learning Management Systems

Projected Salary Range:
$1,455 - $1,914 per class

Closing Date: Ongoing **All applicant submissions must include CV/Resume and Unofficial Transcript attachments**

Open Until Filled: No

Requisition Number: req7786

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