Adjunct Faculty (Dance) 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% - Facilitate Student Engagement 15.00% - Demonstrate Knowledge of Subject Matter 15.00% - Prepare to Teach Assigned Course(s) 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 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. Adjunct faculty members demonstrate commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice, as well as personal and professional integrity. Adjunct faculty members maintain a professional work environment and appearance. Adjunct faculty members are able to use software typical for an office/classroom setting and are open to learning new technology related educational tools. 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. 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. Employees may be required to use personal protective equipment such as masks, coats, gowns, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields. 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.

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Seeks adjunct instructors qualified to instruct dance courses related to our Dance Instruction and Management degree. Courses include dance technique classes like Tap and Hip-Hop, Dance Composition, and Dance Kinesiology. Candidates need to be Kansas residents; however, scheduling options may vary including intensive weekends/Saturdays and/or hybrid/live online so remote instruction is possible. Interested individuals are required to have a Masters degree in Dance or MFA with an emphasis in Dance or Masters degree in related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in Dance. Applicants with a BFA and professional/performance experience with a company will be considered.