Adjunct, Humanities and Fine Arts

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title
Adjunct, Humanities and Fine Arts

Reports To and Evaluated by
Department Chair, Dean's Office

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree in the humanities, with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oraland written communications skills, as well as basic computer literacy.

Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, fairness, responsibility, tolerance, respect, and truth.

Preferred Qualifications

Academic preparation and teaching experience in humanitiesand/or fine arts (such as art history, theater, music, philosophy,and/or Latin American studies). 3 years of Community College or University teaching experience preferred. Experience workingwith culturally diverse students. Ability to use technology toenhance teaching and learning

Job Summary

The Adjunct instructor will teach Humanities courses such as 2D/3D Studio Art and Art Appreciation, to a diverse student population. These courses will/can be offered during the day and evenings, and weekends. The instructor may participate on committees and perform other duties related to teaching at a community college. The instructor must stay abreast of ongoing developments, trends, and issues in instruction in the community college environment. The responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as the needs of the college arise.

Specific Job Duties

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.

Salary Range
Per CBA

Posting Details

Posting Detail

Posting Number
ADJ00142PU

Desired Start Date
08/17/2023

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
07/26/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest degree completed?
   • H.S. Diploma
   • Associates
   • Bachelors
   • Masters
   • PhD
2. * How many years of experience do you possess?
   • Less than 1 year
   • 1 to 3 years
   • 3 to 5 years
   • 5 to 7 years
   • More than 7 years
3. * Are you at State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant, currently receiving a monthly annuity, or plan to apply for a retirement annuity under SURS within the next three (3) months?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Letters of Recommendation
2. Curriculum Vitae