Adjunct Faculty - BCIS/Business Computer Applications

Compensation Range

Hourly Rate

Varies by Program and Contract

FLSA

Position Type

Position Summary

Teaches students effectively in assigned classes introducing and developing foundational skills in essential and emerging business productivity information technology tools and maintains office hours for student consultation.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with students. Demonstrated skills in successfully working with student populations through experiences such as formal training and past work experiences. The ability to provide quality customer service.

Physical Requirements
May be required to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications

Position requires a master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related area, or master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Computer Science.

Bilingual or multi language skills preferred.

***Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.***

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Preference given to individuals willing to teach on a high school campus, and with previous teaching experience
• Day and evening in-person classes available
• Work-from-home (online instruction) considered with additional provided training
• Course syllabus and content assistance available
• Previous teaching experience not required
• Must be willing to commit to the full semester
• Provides students with a written course syllabus. Participates in the evaluation of the instructional process and uses innovative strategies to continually improve learning.
• Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate.
• Maintains accurate and complete course records.
• Performs professional activities and assumes professional responsibilities as agreed upon with the division dean, and works with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions. Values the collaborative process.
• Participates in student advising and registration.
• Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.
• Meets professional assignments in accordance with the System's calendar and contractual obligations.
• Complies with Districts board policy, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate.
• Commits to college mission and goals through participating in planning division objectives and budget requests.
• Serves on and attends college committees as assigned.
• Participates in campus commencement exercise(s) as required and attends other required college meetings and activities.
• Participates in his/her own performance appraisal.
• May work with student clubs and/or organizations.
• Promotes the college in the community by participating in a variety of marketing activities.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Dallas College is part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Dallas College complies with the Americans with Disabilities and Veterans Act.