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Adjunct - Arts & Sciences

Columbia College

Columbia, SC

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
American Sign Language, Canvas, Collaborative Learning, College Level Faculty, Communication Skills, Criminal Justice, Dance, English Language, Establish Priorities, French Language, Graphic Design, Interpersonal Skills, Keyboards, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Mathematics, Music Education, Online Courses, Philosophy, Physical Demands, Political Science, Psychology, Schedule Development, Set Goals, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish Language, Theater, Time Management, Training/Teaching, University/School Policies
LOCATION
Columbia, SC
POSTED
Today
Job Summary

The School of Arts & Sciences at Columbia College seeks applications for adjunct faculty who can teach general education in-seat and online classes in the areas of Math, Communication, American Sign Language, Spanish, French, History, Philosophy, Religion, Sociology, Psychology, Art, Dance, English (First-Year Writing), English (General Education Literature), Music, Theater, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Graphic Design, Social Work, and Culture and Media Studies.

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in any field including or in addition to 18 hours of graduate credits earned in the discipline in which the course(s) will be taught. A master's degree in the field of study is highly preferred. Priority will be given to applicants with prior college teaching experience and familiarity with an LMS such as Canvas. Instructors are expected to adhere to all college policies and procedures, teach in accordance with established course goals and student learning outcomes, and uphold the mission and values of Columbia College.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
  • Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; excellent interpersonal skills.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires sedentary work that involves walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling some of the time and requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations.

The successful candidate must arrange for all official undergraduate and graduate transcripts to be sent to the Provost's Office at provost@columbiasc.edu.

Questions about teaching in a particular academic area should be sent to the school dean, David McCracken, at dmccracken@columbiasc.edu or to the administrative assistant, Sue Hill, at shill@columbiasc.edu.

About Columbia College

Columbia College was founded in 1854 as Columbia Female College by the Methodist Conference of South Carolina. Today, Columbia College offers a personalized liberal arts education that is open and inclusive to all. The College provides educational opportunities that develop each student's capacity for critical thought and expression, lifelong learning and inquiry, and acceptance of personal accountability and responsibility.

Columbia College empowers students to change the world with Courage for Innovation, Commitment to Social Justice, Confidence through Service, and Competence in Leadership. In furtherance of its mission, the College is responsive to the needs of students, the communities to which it belongs, and the greater global society.

Columbia College encompasses the historic undergraduate day college as well as evening, online, and graduate programs. Total enrollment is approximately 1800. The College is noted for faculty who foster academic excellence through collaborative teaching and learning; a vital learning community in which character, ethics, and values are cultivated; the study of leadership enhanced by opportunities for practical application; programs that capitalize on advances in technology; and learning environments that extend beyond the classroom.

Columbia College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For information about the College, visit www.columbiasc.edu. For information about the city of Columbia, South Carolina, please visit www.columbiasc.net.

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