Adjunct Instructor - Photography
Job Type
Contract
Description
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College employs adjunct faculty who are student-
centered individuals with a passion for teaching and student development. The
adjunct is expected to demonstrate current content knowledge, methodologies,
and skills. In addition, the adjunct is expected to be competent in pedagogy,
assessment methods, and technology related to the learning systems utilized
for both campus and online instruction. Regular and substantive interaction
with students, as well as timely feedback, is expected. As a vital part of an
academic program, the adjunct maintains collaborative relations with other
faculty and administration.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Excellent written and oral communication skills; professional and engaging
demeanor with students, colleagues, staff, and administration.
Instruct students in appropriate course content, provide experiential
learning (if appropriate to the course), and guide students' work on
assignments throughout the term.
Clearly explain assignments, expectations, grading system, and method of
preferred contact to students.
Post and hold office hours (at least one hour per week per course), in-
person and/or online
Teach on campus during the scheduled class times, if in face-to-face
format. Maintain, at minimum, weekly contact with students through such
methods as discussion boards, synchronous instruction, or posted office
hours (at least one hour per week per course) including the on-going use
of Canvas, Teams, and SMWC email.
Utilize the text and approved syllabi which includes student learning
outcomes.
Deliver courses that meet the ADA requirements for content and modules,
and makes corrections as needed, and reports corrections to the Office of
Student Success prior to the start of the term.
Provide a list of required texts for this course to the Program
Director/Chair at least 10 weeks prior to course delivery if applicable.
Notify the Program Director/Chair and submit an Early Alert if a student
is not maintaining contact or sufficient progress.
Provide feedback on students' work in the form of graded assignments
within 5 days of assignment submission.
Submit reports or evaluations of students' progress when requested to do
so by the Director/Chair.
Enter grades in Canvas grade book for all students by the appropriate
departmental or institutional date (if uncertain, discuss with the
chair/director).
Encourage students to complete the course evaluation at the end of the
term.
Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the SMWC Faculty
Handbook and the College and/or Department Academic Integrity Policy.
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
Keep up-to date on policies and procedures within the Department and College
by reading the posted Department Minutes.
Supervision:
Graduate student if assigned to the course.
Clinical supervisors if assigned to the course.
Preceptors if assigned to the course.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree or higher in a related field according to program
requirements
Current credentials, such as licensure, if applicable
See Expected Competencies below
Experience with college-level teaching and course development
Demonstrated experience incorporating technology in instructional
practices. Experience using a learning management system such as Canvas
