Adjunct - Business

Western Dakota Tech
US - South Dakota - Rapid City
November 1, 2024
Education

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : Rapid City, SD

Job Type: Part-Time Temporary

Job Number: 00028

Department: Academics

Opening Date: 10/29/2024

Closing Date: 11/15/2024 7:00 PM Mountain

Position Description

Adjunct instructors at Western Dakota Tech are educators whose instructional efforts are expected to reflect the mission, vision, and goals of the institution. Adjunct faculty teach courses in their respective fields to include planning, preparation and delivery of lecture/lab instruction materials at all levels of training.

Western Dakota Tech accepts resumes from industry professionals seeking adjunct faculty positions. If interested, please complete an application, attach your resume and submit any transcripts, licenses or certificates.

Adjuncts are paid dependent on their educational degree. Pay is as follows:

MA/MS - $800 per workload credit hour
Doctorate - $1,000 per workload credit hour

*All degrees must be awarded by an accredited institution
• This position is onsite and will be based at our WDTC campus. Candidates must be available to work on campus during regular business hours, with opportunities to engage with team members, faculty, and students in person.
Position Essential Duties

Mastery of Subject Matter
- Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.
- Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.
Teaching Performance
Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students, i. e. prepare lectures, lessons, presentations, lab activities, tests, assignments, quizzes, and exams.
Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Employ available instructional technology, i. e. internet, interactive technology, and simulation when appropriate.
Set up labs, classrooms, shops, et cetera to deliver lessons to students.
Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
Promote student success by building positive interpersonal relationships with students, staff, and colleagues at WDT.
Develop, update and post course syllabi in a timely manner.
Evaluation of Student Learning
- Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit grade rosters as required, i. e. 4 week, midterm and final grades.
- Participate in program assessment activities as requested.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
Support of School's Policies and Procedures
- Teach classes as assigned and in accordance with the catalog description, the master syllabus, the stipulations of WDT, and the interests of industry.
- Meet with each class as scheduled and hold classes for the time frame as designated in the class schedule.
- Record and provide attendance data in accordance with school's policies and procedures.
- Perform job responsibilities as outlined in faculty handbook.
- Adhere to FERPA regulations.
- Exercise stewardship of school's facilities and materials.
- Follow WDT policies and procedures.
- Complete Adjunct Orientation and required annual compliance activities.
Participation in Western Dakota Tech Program Activities
- Act in a professional manner as delineated in the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers (Appendix B).
- Maintain professional classrooms, shops, labs and office areas.
- Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from students, colleagues, staff and administrators.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.

Qualifications

Minimum of a Master's degree in Business or a Master's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in Business from an accredited university or college.
Completion of the Annual Orientation course provided by WDT upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficient in skills as they relate to the program's operations.
Work well under pressure.
Take the initiative.
Fundamentals of classroom management.
WDT and District policies and procedures.
Fundamentals and principles of learning in addition to teaching methodologies.
Methods and techniques used in student assessment, students in classroom and lab settings.
Ability to counsel and instruct students in a professional manner and appearance.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in all group sizes.
Demonstrated ability in oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated expertise in project management and problem solving.
Ability to organize, manage and complete timeline projects over multiple-year periods.

Certifications and Licenses:
Licenses, certifications and/or registrations relevant to the specific industry/discipline for which the adjunct instructor member is designated to teach.

EOE/Statement of Non-Discrimination/Annual Security Report

WDT subscribes to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, color, ethnic background, national origin, pregnancy, marital status, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, political affiliation, mental and/or physical challenge, disability, gender identity, status as a veteran, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit, and ability. Inquiries may be directed to the Human Resource Director at 605-#-#.

ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT/CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires that the college's Annual Security Report which includes crime statistics be made available to prospective employees and prospective students upon request. Western Dakota Tech's Annual Security Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported Clery crimes that occurred on campus and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus safety and security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault prevention and response, timely warnings, emergency response, an.

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