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Holyoke Community College invites applications&nbsp;for adjunct&nbsp;teaching&nbsp;in the English Dept. &nbsp;Courses may include sections of Pre-College Writing I and II, as well as Composition I and II. &nbsp;Although some online sections may be available, our primary need is for on-campus instruction, so applications from candidates with no on-campus availability are discouraged.&nbsp; Adjunct faculty provides a quality learning experience for Holyoke Community College students on a semester basis. Adjunct faculty reports to a dean and performs instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning. <ul><li>The adjunct faculty member will distribute and review the course syllabus during the first class meeting. The adjunct faculty shall forward the dean no later than the end of the first (1st) week of classes in each session a course syllabus.</li><li>The adjunct faculty member will utilize active learning methods and use a variety of instructional strategies designed to assist the learner in meeting the objectives of the course. Such activities can include, but are not limited to: &nbsp;a.) Cooperative learning. &nbsp;b.) Experiential learning, c.) Writing for learning and/or Critical thinking initiatives.</li><li>The adjunct faculty member will remain abreast of ongoing developments and practices in his/her professional content area(s).</li><li>The adjunct faculty member will arrange for the acquisition and preparation of appropriate materials and equipment in a timely manner necessary to meet course objectives in collaboration with the area dean.</li><li>The adjunct faculty member will be prompt and accurate in the recording and reporting of student data including assessment of student performance; including final grade reports.</li><li>The adjunct faculty members will be supportive of students' learning goals by: a.) Focusing on student learning outcomes b.) Taking into account the needs and abilities of the students c.) Becoming familiar with academic and social support. d) making reasonable provisions to accommodate individual differences; e) maintaining the academic integrity of the college; f) making himself/herself available to assist students in achieving their learning goals.&nbsp;</li><li>The faculty member is aware of and recommends campus services to students as needed. These include library services, the library home page on the College site, financial aid, counseling, supplemental instruction, etc.</li><li>Adjunct Faculty are expected to attend all schedule classes. If it is necessary for the adjunct faculty member to miss a class, he/she will follow appropriate procedures by notifying the supervisor or the supervisor's designee and is responsible by providing an alternate assignment.</li></ul>REQUIRED: &nbsp;&nbsp;Masters Degree in English or related field; Commitment to and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff &amp; student body. GENERAL INFORMATION:&nbsp; Please note that general adjunct postings are for adjunct pools. &nbsp;Positions may or may not be immediately available.&nbsp;Adjunct Faculty - MCCC Unit PositionCompensation: &nbsp;DCE Continuing Education scale salary; no benefits- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.&nbsp; - Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.

Holyoke Community College

Adjunct Faculty - English Instructor

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You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut. Selection Process: This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error. During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency. For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview. Contact Information: Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.&nbsp; Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Ethan.Ives@ct.gov" target="_blank">Ethan.Ives@ct.gov</a>. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state institution, facility or region within a state unified school district this class teaches appropriate early intervention, elementary, secondary, special subjects and/or special education curricula to individuals enrolled in departmental education programs. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Teaches early intervention, elementary, secondary, special subject and/or special education curricula;</li><li>Develops educational plans for individuals and groups material level to students ability;</li><li>Sets short and long term goals and evaluates progress of students;</li><li>Participates in planning team meetings and case review conferences assessing student behavior;&nbsp;</li><li>Relates to professionals in ancillary educational roles;</li><li>Maintains student records and writes reports;</li><li>May hold conferences with parents or officials concerned with student's performance;</li><li>Performs related work as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>the philosophy and methods of education and teaching;</li><li>the principles and practices of education for special needs population;</li><li>student program needs and goal setting;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>motivate students;</li><li>communicate at the appropriate level;</li><li>establish cooperative relationships with those contacted in work;</li><li>prepare written reports.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h4> Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Requires Special Education (165) certification</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate appropriate to the teaching assignment.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle operator's license.</li></ul> <h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4> In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment. <h4>Conclusion</h4> AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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