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Adjunct - General
Location
Location Flexible, IA
Job Type
Adjunct
Job Number
03055
Division
Academic Affairs
Opening Date
11/02/2026
JOB GOAL:
Kirkwood Community College welcomes applicants for the position of adjunct instructor to teach in various disciplines at the college throughout the year. Please complete this application to share your educational certification and professional experiences. You will be contacted if your credentials match the criteria for an opening at our institution. Your application will be considered each semester we have an opening in the subject areas listed on the application. Previous successful college-level teaching preferred. Employment offer contingent upon satisfactory results on criminal background check. Kirkwood welcomes, values, and nurtures people of all backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. AA/EEO Employer.
Pay is $1,314 per credit hour.
Adjunct faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions scheduled intermittently based on institutional need. Adjuncts are not guaranteed work in any semester and are notified of course assignments prior to each term as courses become available.
Note: Please attach the unofficial transcript and submit the originals during the interview.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves working in a classroom setting. Occasional (10-33%) sitting, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) standing, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
EEO/AA STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572, equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov.
WHY KIRKWOOD:
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.
Applicant Note:
This posting remains open year-round as it serves as a general posting. While updates will be shared as needed, individual application status updates are not provided to applicants for this position.
Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here!
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Have you ever worked for Kirkwood in the past? If yes, who was your supervisor?
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What terms would you be available for teaching assignment?
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What locations are you willing and able to teach?
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What days and times are you able to teach? Select all that apply.
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What formats are you willing and able to teach?
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Please indicate the academic areas you are qualified and interested in teaching. Masters degree with 18 graduate credits in the following discipline.
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Please indicate the academic areas you are qualified and interested in teaching. Bachelors Degree or Associate Degree with 6000 hours of work experience (Industry certification may be required).
Required Question
Employer Kirkwood Community College
Address 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404
Phone 319-398-5572
Website http://www.kirkwood.edu