Physical Fitness for First Responders Adjunct Faculty

Elgin Community College

United States, Illinois, Elgin

1700 Spartan Dr (Show on map)

Nov 04, 2024

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person-students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors-feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college's mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

Hours vary and may include day, evening and weekend responsibilities. Courses are taught in a classroom setting and may include a lab component. Please indicate your availability in your cover letter.

Rate of Pay:

Per Contact Hour

2024: Less than Master's = $1,027; Master's or above = $1,066

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Grant Funded:

Job Summary:

Adjunct teaching faculty provide instruction aligned with the college's strategic goals and evaluate students' progress to facilitate achievement of their educational goals.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

AS or BS Kinesiology, Exercise Science or related degree

Ability to provide fitness education and support for students pursuing employment in the fire/police services.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Essential Duties:

Deliver Instruction:

Promote culturally responsive instructional practices.

Conduct assigned classes and/or labs.

Prepare lessons.

Provide course syllabus aligned with contractual requirements.

Verify student enrollment and submit grade sheets.

Utilize learning outcomes assessment and measures to improve learning/instruction.

If a lab is involved:

Prepare labs.

Enforce lab safety procedures.

Evaluate Student Progress.

Keep accurate record of student performance.

Provide students with regular confidential and readily available access to grades.

Provide students with timely feedback.

Provide Student Assistance.

Maintain office hours aligned with contractual requirements.

Respond to voice-mail/e-mail communication in a timely manner.

Refer students to student support services such as, but not limited to, recommended use of the early alert system, if applicable, as early
in the semester as possible when a student indicates or shows signs of academic difficulty.

Implement accommodations and accessible materials for students with disabilities in accordance with an official disability notification of
accommodation provided by Student Access and Disability Services.

Participate in Departmental/Institutional Routines.

Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes at the course level, excluding any associated course assessment report writing.

Other Duties:

Physical Demands:

Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time

Visual Acuity:

Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)

Work Environment:

Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions:

Typical office or administrative

Current SSECCA Union Member Information:

Elgin Community College Support Staff of Elgin Community College Association (SSECCA) members that apply by XX/XX/XXXX and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elgin Community College is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human resources Department. Determination on request for reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis.