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Online Adjunct Instructor - History
ONLINE ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
History
SUMMARY
The Online Adjunct Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in history courses within the general education curriculum. This role includes preparing and facilitating institution-provided online coursework, maintaining an effective virtual learning environment, and supporting student success through timely communication and academic guidance. The instructor is expected to manage classroom operations, monitor and document student performance, and maintain accurate academic records in accordance with institutional policies. The individual in this position must demonstrate subject-matter expertise, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to upholding the academic standards and values of the institution.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
A. Training Students
- Develop assigned classes that include video lecture(s), discussion, assignments, homework and evaluation tools as designated by academic leadership.
- Instruct and guide students in the online learning environment, as designated by the syllabus.
- Provide immediate (within 24 hours) communications to students regarding questions and concerns.
- Engage students on the discussion boards (every student at least once per week) by acknowledging their discussion posts and responding by asking follow-up questions and comments.
- Motivate students to progress and achieve on time completion of the coursework.
- Grade the students? work in a timely manner and provide constructive feedback within 48 hours of receipt of work.
- Grade all assigned-for-credit activities and enter ?0? in for any incomplete activities at the end of each week, and have the final grade calculated at the end of the incomplete period.
- Provide immediate phone email or text follow-up with students who fail to participate in weekly class discussions and/or submit assignments on time.
- Assist and tutor students with areas of the curriculum with which they are having difficulty.
- Maintain a cooperative and professional learning environment.
- Communicate with the program head, and directors, on initiatives and classroom related activities.
- Consistently meet the 90-87% pass rate through steps mentioned above with quick feedback, tutoring, and communication.
B. Course Development
- Provide feedback to the Director of Academic Affairs regarding concerns of the existing curriculum (course content) or textbooks and material. This information will be used in textbooks and the material selection process.
- Attend/complete Professional Development in the discipline to continue to evolve and maintain practical knowledge in the discipline taught and submit correlating documentation of such development by the required timelines.
- Attend/complete Valley College Professional Development Trainings that focus on Valley College policies, processes, teaching methodologies and other compliance-related topics.
C. Other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
COMPETENCIES
- Communication
- Professionalism and excellent work ethic
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ethical practices
- Relationship management
- Critical thinking
- Ability to work independently
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position operates in a professional academic online setting and routinely uses technology including but not limited to computers, phones, and printers. The employee must be able to:
- Sit for extended periods of time
- Frequently use hands and fingers to operate office equipment
- Maintain visual acuity to read and prepare documents
Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered per ADA guidelines.
TRAVEL
No travel is required for this position.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a part-time contract position based on class availability. Daily office hours should be provided to students for class assistance as needed. Hours are flexible but should meet the requirements necessary to keep grading current, provide feedback on discussion boards and assignment submissions, and allow for responses to student messages within 24 hours of receipt.
REQUIREMENTS
- Faculty members teaching technical and occupation-related courses in either non-degree or occupational associate degree programs must have a minimum of three years of related practical work experience in the subject area(s) taught. In addition to work experience, the instructor must hold at least one level higher credential than the program. Instructors are required to hold a license if a license is required in the field.
- Faculty teaching technical and occupation-related courses in an academic associate or baccalaureate program must have a minimum of four years of related practical work experience in the subject area(s) taught and must hold a terminal degree or a degree at least one level above the degree level in which they are teaching:
- At least an associate degree if teaching a diploma or certificate program.
- At least a bachelor?s degree if teaching in an associate degree program
- At least a master?s degree if teaching in a bachelor?s degree program
- Faculty teaching academic and applied general education courses in a degree program or in a non-degree program that articulates to a degree program must have at a minimum, a master?s degree in the discipline or a master?s degree and a cohesive set of at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework relevant to the discipline and preparation in the subject area(s) taught. Faculty teaching academic general education courses in a terminal non-degree program must have at a minimum, a baccalaureate degree with appropriate academic coursework and preparation in the subject area(s) taught.
- Individuals who are making substantial progress toward meeting the faculty credentialing requirements and who are mentored by a faculty member who does meet the minimum credentialing requirements may serve as instructors while enrolled in a program to meet credentialing requirements.
- The following expectations apply to all faculty members:
- Faculty members must hold a degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent as verified by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
- Where professional accreditation or licensing standards for faculty differ from the ACCSC/State?s standards, faculty members are expected to meet the higher standards.
- Faculty members must show evidence of continuing professional development in the discipline.
- Faculty members who teach online courses must be prepared for teaching in an online environment.
- Faculty members within a program should have received their degrees from a variety of institutions.
If the Adjunct Instructor holds a foreign transcript(s), the instructor must have the transcript translated and evaluated for a U.S. credential equivalency by an approved agency. Any costs incurred in connection thereof should be incurred by the instructor. An official document from an approved agency evaluator will operate as an official translated transcript.
Valley College will verify the years of work experience and/or college degree. Faculty members who received their degrees from a single institution should not constitute the majority of the program?s faculty.
SUPERVISORY CONTROL
Direct Report: Online Director of Academics Affairs
May receive collaborative direction from campus management to support institutional goals
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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