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Position Description: Adjunct faculty members are responsible for the design of program and/or course content including activities to assess student learning. They are further responsible for the facilitation of teaching and learning to college standards of excellence and student engagement; participation and involvement in college committees, planning and activities; recruitment and retention strategies and demonstration of professionalism and adherence to institutional policies and procedures. Faculty members may teach all face-to-face courses, a varied schedule of online and face-to-face courses, or a full load of online coursework. Adjunct faculty is a temporary employee on an as needed, class-by-class basis. Position Responsibilities: 15.00% - Assess Student Learning and Use Assessment Data for Continuous Improvement

• Use a variety of assessment techniques to measure student learning including, but not limited to quizzes, written papers, reflections, and online quiz games.
• Develop course level assessments and connect to classroom level techniques.
• Reflect and use assessment data to continuously improve and update the course.

15.00% - Organize Course(s) in an Effective Manner

• Design and layout of course shall be easy to follow and understandable.

• Make the course compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Copyright Guidelines
• Design a course that aligns with Barton’s pillars of integrity and discourages academic cheating.
• Incorporate at least one essential skill outcome in the course content.
• Include various active learning techniques including, but not limited to interactive lectures, instructional videos with discussion, group discussions, simulations, small group work, and papers.

15.00% - Prepare to Teach Assigned Course(s)

• Prepare your course syllabi.
• Prepare course materials prior to the course start date including textbooks, certified Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or other approved supplemental material.
• Prepare an outline (content and/or activities) to meet all course outcomes and competencies.
• Establish course grading criteria and a system for recording student progress.
• Establish course and instructor expectations.

15.00% - Demonstrate Knowledge of Subject Matter

• Collaborate with colleagues teaching in the same program or discipline as well as others in related programs or disciplines to establish and/or enhance curriculum, discuss teaching approaches, and improve assessment outcomes.
• Demonstrate awareness of current developments in one's subject area.
• Participate in professional development events and activities.
• Participate in the activities of professional organizations, accreditation agencies or other related associations.
• Presents at professional conferences, publish books or other scholarly articles and/or engage in original or applied research.
• Maintain an awareness of course pre-requisites and advanced coursework to minimize overlap and achieve maximum course integration.
• Suggest/develop curriculum changes to integrate courses more effectively within a program of study.
• Seek opportunities for new program and/or course offerings.

15.00% - Facilitate Student Engagement

• Student to student interaction.

• Student to teacher interaction.

• Student to content interactions.

• Provide accessibility and responsiveness.

• Manage the classroom – whether in person or virtual.

10.00% - Engage in College Events, Activities and Operations

• Participate in college, division and faculty meetings.
• Actively participate in committees, councils and/or workgroups as a volunteer or as assigned.
• Participate in strategic planning.
• Exhibits leadership through involvement in projects and processes related and unrelated to functional responsibilities.
• Participate in events and activities related to both the College and community.
• Supports College student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Collaborates and supports adjunct and full-time colleagues in development and execution of responsibilities.
• Advise students as applicable to instructional area and need.
• Participate in the pursuit, implementation and management of local, state and federal grants, as applicable.

10.00% - Demonstrate Professionalism

• Exhibits a positive attitude.
• Adapts to new situations/expectations and changes to routines.
• Communicates and exchanges information with others in a respectful, professional, effective, timely, clear, and organized manner.
• Complies with established college policies and procedures.
• Meet assigned deadlines including, but not limited to course rosters, grade submission, last date of attendance requests, and FLAC approval for overload/adjunct pay, as applicable.
• Maintain a holistic mindset of college operations, departments and colleagues.

5.00% - Performs other duties as needed or assigned. Expectations: Adjunct faculty members demonstrate commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice, as well as personal and professional integrity. Adjunct faculty members cooperate with their colleagues across the instructional system as well as other college departments, supervisors, and administration in carrying out the mission of the College. Adjunct faculty members maintain a professional work environment and appearance. Adjunct faculty members are able to use software typical for an office/classroom setting and are open to learning new technology related educational tools. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience - Teaching experience AND/OR work experience in program area preferred. Education - Academic qualifications vary according to instructional discipline using the Faculty Qualifying Credentials spreadsheet. Other Skills - A. Must possess excellent knowledge in appropriate teaching field(s) as well as exceptional communication/people skills. Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office or classroom. Wages/Other:

Adjunct faculty credentials are evaluated to ensure compliance with the Higher Learning Commissions Guidelines for Determining Qualified Faculty and detailed in the Faculty Qualifying Credentials document.

Job Advertisement: Barton Community College seeks adjunct faculty qualified to instruct and conduct private lessons in strings. Interested individuals are required to have a Bachelors degree in Music, Music Education OR documentation of relevant experience and/or qualifications in activities being taught. Candidates with master's degree in Music, Music Education or related field or a master's degree with a minimum of 18.0 graduate hours in Music or Music Education is preferred. Review of completed applications begins immediately. To apply go to: jobs.bartonccc.edu Persons with hearing or speech impairment please use the Kansas Relay Service at 1-800-766-3777 or dial 711. EEO/AA.