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Posted: 09-Apr-26
Location: Washington County Regional Center, 2192 Lexington Blvd, Washington
Internal Number: 5300309
To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
Pay is $1,304 per credit hour.GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Kirkwood Community College's Social Sciences department seeks a skilled enthusiastic individual to join our adjunct faculty team to teach US History to 1877 face-to-face and onsite at the Kirkwood Washington County Regional Center location (Washington, IA). The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge base in their discipline and teaching experience at the community college level is desirable.
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.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
- Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
- Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
- Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
- Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.
- Provide face-to-face instruction in discipline
- Work with other faculty members to develop a course syllabus and consistent assessments.
- Communicate with department staff, students, and faculty on a regular basis.
- Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback on a regular basis.
- Utilize the Kirkwood Learning Management System to post course syllabi and relevant documents and provide access to student grade book.
- Regularly engage in professional development activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas.
- Perform other related work duties as assigned.
Teaching Schedule is:
Fall 2026: August 24, 2026 -December 2026 - Tuesday & Thursday - 7:45 AM - 9:15 AM
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
- Effectively instruct and communicate material for the course.
- Establish and maintain a good working relationship with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and the general public.
- Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
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.
Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing. The position involves occasional (10-33%) driving to events and meetings away from KCC's main campus.
