An Instructor’s primary responsibility is to maintain excellence in instructing students in his/her curriculum subject with the express goal of attaining certain student learning outcomes.
The faculty member must instruct assigned courses in psychology in accordance with NCCCS curriculum standards and course descriptions in addition to the standards and guidelines set forth by the program accreditation entity.
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Essential Duties Summary
Job Duties Adjunct Instructor Responsibilities:
Assist with planning, placement, and supervision of students engaged in classroom and clinical education.
Serve as a mentor/role model to students, faculty, and the community by presenting a positive professional image.
Generally familiar with the North Carolina Community College System Combined Course Library and Curriculum Standards and assist in keeping the Wilkes Community College (WCC) catalog listings and discipline webpage information current and accurate.
Assist the Lead Instructor and Chair in preparing academic schedules, selecting textbooks, and submitting accurate and timely information for the division schedule and textbook order.
Advise students toward completion of program, diploma, or degree goals and assist students with job placement or college transfer.
Refer students, as appropriate, to student support areas of WCC including Counseling and/or Student Support Services, the Learning Resources Center
Other duties required by supervisor.
The instructor will be expected to teach seated (in-person) on any of Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany campuses and also online.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in psychology.
Preferred Qualifications
18 graduate hours in psychology.
Experience teaching at the community college level.
Physical Demands
While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
the employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Lifting up to 20 lbs.
Climbing/stooping frequently.
Pushing/pulling frequently.
Stretching/reaching overhead.
Exposure to bodily fluids and hazardous chemicals.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and outside.
The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, depending on the nature of the assigned course.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand, and occasionally sit.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments.
Mental/Motor Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work.
The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another).
Guidance and reinforcement are infrequently available.
The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity.
The employee is frequently involved in social interactions that require excellent oral and written communication.
Salary Grade
Salary Commensurate with education and experience in accordance with the college salary plan.