Adjunct Faculty - Environmental Science (Dayton or Kimball)

About the position We have openings for Adjunct Faculty – Environmental Science at our Chattanooga State Dayton and Kimball sites! Our Purpose: We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits. Our Values: We cultivate a welcome and caring environment. We care about the well-being of each other. We instill trust through integrity and transparency. We encourage fearless innovation and resilience. We collaborate to build a better future. Our Mission: We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future. POSITION SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Department Head and/or Lead Faculty, Adjunct Faculty have as their chief duty the instruction of assigned classes. Adjunct faculty teach classes that are scheduled during the day or evening, taught in a variety of formats, and at several different locations, including off-campus sites and local high schools. This position is specifically for the Daton and/or Kimball site. Responsibilities include: conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices, maintaining records of attendance, evaluating student performance on assignments, monitoring and communicating progress to students and the appropriate college employees, assigning midterm grades and final grades, completing mandatory training as needed, and performing other duties as assigned. Beyond teaching responsibilities, Adjunct Faculty are also obligated to comply with and support college policies as outlined in the Strategic Plan, the College Catalog, the Adjunct Faculty Handbook, and the Employment Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices
• Maintaining records of attendance
• Evaluating student performance on assignments
• Monitoring and communicating progress to students and the appropriate college employees
• Assigning midterm grades and final grades
• Completing mandatory training as needed
• Performing other duties as assigned
• Complying with and supporting college policies as outlined in the Strategic Plan, the College Catalog, the Adjunct Faculty Handbook, and the Employment Agreement
• Demonstrate teaching excellence by using evidence-based instructional practices that foster student learning
• Acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials
• Remain current within the field of assigned instruction, related occupational areas, and technologies
• Respect the rights of students and access to educational opportunities
• Familiarity with holistic support for students outside the classroom
• Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility
• Embrace and promote the College’s goals related to organizational culture and engagement
• Support the Math and Science Division’s efforts to utilize best practices in providing fair-minded services and support for students, faculty, and staff

Requirements

• An earned Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate hours in any combination of the following fields: Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Forestry, Botany, Plant Physiology, Wildlife Biology, Population Biology, Biodiversity, or Bioremediation.
• Maintains a comprehensive grasp of the particular area(s) of academic study.
• Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students.
• Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation.
• Exudes a positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition toward others.
• Demonstrates punctuality and is detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in verbal and written form.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, equity-minded principles and practices related to supporting students.

Nice-to-haves

• College Teaching Experience
• Experience with alternative delivery instructional modes – hybrid, online, virtual

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