Humanities Adjunct Professor

What position does this position report to? Dean of Arts, English, and Humanities/Dept. Chair

What position(s) reports to this position? None

Minimum Education/Experience

Master's Degree with 18 graduate hours in the field of Humanities or comparable graduate courses.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated positive human relations and communications skills
• Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software
• Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles
• Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education
• Support and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional system
• Able to work well as a team member in an instructional unit
• Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts
• Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups;
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn computerized tutorial programs
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs and Learning Management Systems used in the Division and on campus (such as MineOnline and Moodle)
• Organization and attention to detail
• Agreeable to meet stated expectations such as being available during office hours and providing means of communication with supervisor(s) and/or the Division office.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sedentary work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position. This position requires the person to frequently listen to and communicate with students, faculty, and staff to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations. This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer, other office equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents, answer email correspondence, and complete other activities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
3. VISUAL ACUITY: This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.
4. WORKING CONDITIONS This position's essential functions are performed in an indoor classroom or office setting.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Required Training

Quarterly compliance training as assigned by institution

Work Hours: Day, evening, weekend, and/or online as required by section assignment.

Department: Division of Arts, English & Humanities

Open Until Filled: No

HR Contact: Rose Sanchez

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring Master's Degree and the 18 graduate level courses.

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Job Duties (Position Specific)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement)

An adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses that the adjunct faculty member and the dean/coordinator agree will be taught. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, fair and understandable grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom.

In addition to the primary responsibility for supporting student learning, an adjunct faculty member is expected to:

• Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department;
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and College administrators;
• Attend department, division, and College meetings as required;
• Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline;
• Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments;
• Support the Division's and College's vision, mission, goals, and priorities.

Course(s) this position may teach include: Any courses taught within the English, Humanities, or Philosophy disciplines.

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures)

Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures

Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.

Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.

Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.

Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.