Job Description
Eastern Shore Community College is a member of the Virginia Community College System. The College serves the residents of Accomack County and Northampton County as a two-year institution of higher learning.
Operating under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Eastern Shore Community College Board, the college is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the two counties and the Eastern Shore Community College Foundation.
The adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching courses to which he / she has specific training or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to students to promote and direct student learning in either a classroom, remote via Zoom, or online environment to students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.
Engages students outside of class via office hours and provides thorough, timely, and effective feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes.
1. Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and / or program.
2. Aligns course activities with student learning outcomes for the course; employ a variety of active learning strategies to foster student engagement;
employ appropriate technology and supporting materials that support course and / or program learning outcomes; and provide students with prompt and meaningful feedback on course activities and assignments, communicating with students in a timely and respectful manner.
- 3. Deliver instruction in support of stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies and procedures for participation in student surveys of instruction;
- conduct meaningful and timely assessments of student learning, including at least one assessment within the first 15% of class;
and analyze the previous semester’s evaluation of instruction and develop and implement appropriate action plans as necessary.
4. Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening and / or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.
5. Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each credit hour assigned. Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's / Required Qualifications
- Must be a registered nurse who holds a current, unrestricted license in Virginia or a multistate licensure privilege.
- Requires minimum of 5 years of nursing experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Ability to communicate effectively in an electronically format. Additional Considerations
- Teaching experience at the college level.
- Knowledge of CANVAS or other learning management systems.
- Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
- Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel Limited to the local area