Adjunct faculty serve as temporary faculty whose appointments are for a specific limited period and for specific assigned course(s). Adjunct faculty are eligible to receive reappointment; however, no number of appointments shall create any presumption of a right to reappointment or designation as tenured or full-time faculty. Adjunct faculty has instructional responsibilities consistent with the laws, rules, and procedures which guide all College faculty.

Compensation for Adjunct faculty is determined according to credit hours or equivalent, with credit hours not normally exceeding 9 hours per semester or 18 hours per academic year, excluding summer sessions.

NOTICE:
If you claim post-high-school education, license(s) or special training, you MUST attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your educational transcript, license or training record. No application will be considered until said documents are received.
Upon hire, you MUST provide an official transcript within 30 days of hire date.

All faculty members are responsible for adhering to the following guidelines. The guidelines are used, in part by WVNCC to evaluate all faculty. WVNCC instructors are required to:

• Promptly fill out and return any mandatory college forms
• Use the WVNCC email for all communication with students, other faculty, or staff (no personal or otherwise external email account)
• Use the college approved course syllabus incorporating all elements of the master course guide, and consistent with catalog description, student needs, and other institutional guidelines
• Post the course syllabus in Blackboard before the first class meeting or the first day of the semester for online sections.
• Plan and implement strategies and activities to accomplish course objectives/outcomes
• Clarify assignments, expectations, attendance policy, grading policy, evaluation methods, and class procedures to students
• Evaluate students on the basis of their achievements toward these objectives/outcomes
• Post grades in Blackboard
• Advise and assist students in matters related to course work outside the classroom
• Utilize early warning systems for students who are not making satisfactory progress and/or refer students who may need support to the Academic Success Center (ASC)-
• Meet each class during the scheduled hours in campus based classes OR participate in teaching and learning activities several times a week in online classes.
• Ensure that class is held the required number of hours advertised during the term
• Make arrangements for equipment and supplies, field trips, Web page, outline, or other special activities needed for a course
• Complete all program and course assessment practices and instruments as requested
• Understand and use technology that will enhance the teaching/learning in the classroom
• Complete administrative responsibilities by activating and using the WVNCC adjunct email account for institutional correspondence with staff and students
• Use Northern on the Web (NOW) for the following: reporting first week attendance and final grades within established institutional procedures and deadlines; student contact information; and, other related processes.

• Promptly complete and return Online Course Information Forms for each online course assigned
• Use assigned WVNCC email for all communication with students, other faculty, or staff (no personal or otherwise external email account)
• Actively engage with students at least weekly in discussion board(s) or Big Blue Button sessions when applicable
• Respond to all emails from students within 48 to 72 hours (3 business days maximum)
• Post a detailed syllabus on the Blackboard Welcome Page
• Post grades for all gradable items in the grade book within 1 week of the due date. The exception to the 1 week return policy should be due to major assignments that take longer to grade and must be noted in the syllabus
• Faculty member is expected to respond to academic appeals.

Required Education:

• Masters Degree in General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or other related science field,

• Masters Degree in any field with 18 graduate credit hours in Science field

• If you are claiming post-high school education, license or special training, you MUST attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your education transcript, license or training record.
• Transcripts - Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required within 30 days of hire date. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective applicant to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

Professional Development
At a minimum, all part-time adjunct faculty are expected to:

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  Keep up-to-date with information and practices in the discipline in which they teach
• Keep up-to-date with practices of the teaching profession
• Maintain currency in the use of communications and instructional technologies which will provide students with skills needed for the global workplace
• Participate in and utilize College provided workshops, materials, and/or online tutorials designed to assist faculty

• Understand and interpret the mission and vision of the College
• Understand and interpret the academic and student policies relevant to the courses they teach
• Know what academic support services are available and to utilize and refer students appropriately for that support
• Fulfill the pledge to students regarding excellence in teaching and learning and maintain and uphold academic integrity and the College's work ethic in all aspects of their work

West Virginia Northern Community College, pursuant to the requirements of Titles IV, VI, VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, does not discriminate against applicants, employees, or students on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender, ancestry, marital or parental status or national origin in its employment policies and/or educational programs or activities, including admissions to such.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer