Adjunct Instructor (Arts & Sciences Division)

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Adjunct Instructor (Arts & Sciences Division)

  • 496512
  • Paducah
  • Adjunct Faculty
  • Part-time
  • Closing at: Jun 30 2027 - 23:55 CDT
  • West Kentucky Community & Technical College
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Title: Adjunct Instructor (Arts & Sciences Division)

Salary Range: $600 per credit-contact hour

Contract Term Length: Not Applicable

Standard Hours: N/A

Work Location: Hybrid

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Campus Location: West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Department: Arts & Sciences

Job Summary

Adjunct instructors plan and teach a variety of courses within the Arts & Sciences Division at West Kentucky Community & Technical College. Academic disciplines within this division include:
• Accounting
• Art
• Astronomy
• Business
• Communications
• Criminal Justice
• Economics
• Education (Early Childhood & K-12)
• English
• History
• Life Sciences (Biology & Chemistry)
• Logistics & Operations Management
• Math
• Music
• Philosophy
• Physical Sciences (Astronomy, Geology, & Physics)
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Reading
• Real Estate
• Religion
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Statistics
• Social Work
• Theater
• Visual Communication

Job Duties:

Adjunct instructors are responsible for planning and teaching courses with their field, as well as maintaining appropriate records and open lines of communication with students to support their academic success.

Minimum Qualifications:

General Education Courses Designed for Transfer
Faculty should possess a doctorate or master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum or 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).


Technical Courses Not Designed for Transfer
Faculty should possess a baccalaureate or associate degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline. In lieu of the associate degree, alternative qualifications such as related
work experience in the field, professional licensure and certifications related to the teaching assignment, honors and awards, continuing professional development, documented excellence in teaching, and/or other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and student learning outcomes will be considered.


Studio Art Courses
Faculty should possess a Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline. In lieu of the degree, alternative qualifications such as related work experience in the field, honors and awards, continuing professional development, documented excellence in teaching, and/or other demonstrated artistic competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and student learning outcomes will be considered.
 

Preferred Qualifications:

College teaching experience with demonstrated effectiveness and experience working with community college students.

Additional Skills Requested:

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to explain concepts clearly, integrate active learning, and adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs
• Organization and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with students, faculty, and college staff
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine commitment to student success

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

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