Adjunct Faculty (Scales Technician) at Barton Community College – Great Bend, Kansas

Position Description: Adjunct faculty members are responsible for the design of program and/or course content including activities to assess student learning. They are further responsible for the facilitation of teaching and learning to college standards of excellence and student engagement; participation and involvement in college committees, planning and activities; recruitment and retention strategies and demonstration of professionalism and adherence to institutional policies and procedures. Faculty members may teach all face-to-face courses, a varied schedule of online and face-to-face courses, or a full load of online coursework. Adjunct faculty is a temporary employee on an as needed, class-by-class basis. Position Responsibilities: 15.00% - Assess Student Learning and Use Assessment Data for Continuous Improvement 15.00% - Organize Course(s) in an Effective Manner 15.00% - 15.00% - Demonstrate Knowledge of Subject Matter 15.00% - Facilitate Student Engagement 10.00% - Engage in College Events, Activities and Operations 10.00% - Demonstrate Professionalism 5.00% - Performs other duties as needed or assigned. Expectations: Adjunct faculty members are able to use software typical for an office/classroom setting and are open to learning new technology related educational tools. Adjunct faculty members maintain a professional work environment and appearance. Adjunct faculty members demonstrate commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice, as well as personal and professional integrity. Adjunct faculty members cooperate with their colleagues across the instructional system as well as other college departments, supervisors, and administration in carrying out the mission of the College. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience - Teaching experience AND/OR work experience in program area preferred. Education -

Academic qualifications vary according to instructional discipline using the Faculty Qualifying Credentials spreadsheet.

A. For academic/transfer courses and programs, an appropriate graduate degree in the subject area is required;

B. For vocational instructional programs, an undergraduate degree and/or appropriate certification(s) representing industry standards for employment in occupational/career is required.

Other Skills - A. Must possess excellent knowledge in appropriate teaching field(s) as well as exceptional communication/people skills. Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office or classroom. Wages/Other:

Adjunct faculty credentials are evaluated to ensure compliance with the Higher Learning Commissions Guidelines for Determining Qualified Faculty and detailed in the Faculty Qualifying Credentials document.

All adjuncts must meet these criteria and are paid at the rate of $660 per credit hour rate. Adjuncts teaching fully online classes receive an additional $150 per credit hour pay for the additional work/responsibilities required of quality online learning.

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Seeking Adjunct Faculty members to instruct courses for the Scales Technology Certificate. Candidates will be asked to provide instruction on the proper installation, use, maintenance and certification of weighing and measuring devices. Successful candidates should have a background in a mechanical and/or electronics field. Experience with digital scales, including their installation, service and repair, in addition to two years of scale industry experience is preferred. Class schedules are flexible, but typically meet for 3 hours a day, Monday through Friday. Positions available on the Great Bend campus and in the Junction City area. To apply go to: jobs.bartonccc.edu Those who are hard of hearing or have difficulty speaking may use the Kansas Relay Service at 1-800-766-3777 or dial 711. Positions open until filled. Review of completed packets begins immediately. EEO/AA.