Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $1926.00 per class

Job Summary

The primary duties for the successful candidate will be teaching Health classes for New River Community and Technical College.

Adjunct faculty members serve multiple roles as teachers, mentors, colleagues, and scholars. Adjunct faculty are expected to excel in classroom instruction and to fulfill various responsibilities related to their assigned teaching duties.

Nature of Work

Provide didactic education, in person and through distance learning.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Performs other functions as required or assigned. Also complies with all Policies and Standards.

Summary of Core Responsibilities:

• Possess thorough and accurate knowledge in the field/discipline of Health and Wellness.
• Demonstrate ability to relate and work effectively with students, peers and the public.
• Commit to the mission and objectives of New River Community and Technical College.
• Meet the academic demands of the program.
• Provide own transportation and be punctual and regular in attendance.
• Travel to various campus locations to teach, including evenings.
• Be accessible and responsive to students through e-mail, phone, or scheduled office hours or at other times.
• Demonstrate typing and computer skills.
• 
  Meet classes as scheduled.
  
• Evaluate student work and maintain accurate records of students academic standing.
• Provide students with constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback in a timely manner.
• Direct and supervise student learning in the classroom areas.
• Evaluate student performance weekly, at mid-term and at the end of the semester using the appropriate course evaluation tool.
• Respect the confidentiality of student information; refrain from discussing or releasing such information except within recognized limits.
• 
  Demonstrate integrity and positive interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Fulfill all expectations of adjunct faculty.
• Effective teaching via Zoom, IVN, online, in person class.
• Communicate and collaborate with faculty, mentor or department chair.
• Use common assessment tracking questions for the final assessment and report the tracking results on time to the faculty in charge.
• Accurately complete course assessments and submit them within department timelines.
• Join department meetings and participate in college activities as able.
• Provide the course evaluation at the end of each semester and encourage completion.

Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency in the technical area of expertise.
• Well versed in current teaching trends, techniques, resources, and technology for both onsite and virtual learning, as necessary.

Education and Certification

Associate's Degree - Preferred

Bachelor's Degree - Health and Wellness or related subject - Required

Master's Degree - Health Promotions, Health and Wellness, or Public Health - Required

Experience

In addition to the knowledge/education, the following related work experience is typically required for this position. An equivalent combination of education and recent, related experience may be acceptable.

Two years teaching experience in higher education - Preferred

Experience utilizing technology including Microsoft Word and other software programs - Required

Experience teaching over an Interactive Video Network -Preferred

Teaching Dual Enrollment - Preferred

Expectations

Employees are expected to adhere to the Mission, Values and Vision of the College. Each employees position has attributes that contribute to the achievement of these goals.

MISSION

New River Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality education and workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves.

CORE VALUES

Shared values guide New River Community and Technical College in fulfilling its mission. These values influence thoughts, guide decisions, mold policies, and determine courses of action. New River CTC employees will demonstrate these values in our daily work and help instill them in our students.

RESPECT

• Promote a culture of belonging.
• Recognize and celebrate the unique contributions and perspectives of all
• Involve a diverse range of voices and perspectives in decision-
• Ensure everyone feels they are an integral part of the

HONESTY

• Communicate openly and
• Take responsibility for ones actions.
• Provide accurate and transparent reporting of
• Make decisions based on ethical

EDUCATION

• Encourage and support a culture of continuous
• Facilitate the sharing of
• Offer access to a diverse range of educational
• Encourage
• Regularly assess educational programs and supporting
• Cultivate a workforce of knowledgeable, competent, and skilled

COMMUNITY

• Actively engage with the local
• Partner with local businesses, organizations, and non-
• Meet the educational needs and interests of the local
• Encourage and facilitate civic engagement among students, staff, faculty, and

VISION

New River Community and Technical College will improve students lives and will enrich communities as an increasingly integral part of the educational and economic landscape of southern West Virginia.

Disclaimer

This description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by the position incumbent. Justification for the information provided in the job description may be requested. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities assigned by their supervisor.

All requirements are subject to modification to provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, students, other employees, or the public.

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