English Adjunct VB
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Position Title:English Adjunct VBJob Description: JOB TITLE: English Instructor REPORTS TO: Academic Dean - Humanities and Social SciencesDEPARTMENT: EnglishEXEMPT: YesVICE PRESIDENT: Vice President of Academic and Transfer ProgramsGENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTIONAll Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Required:Master's Degree with a minimum of eighteen semester hours in English or related field, with a minimum of 18.0 graduate hours in English. Preferred:Experience with teaching adultsESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.

• Teach undergraduate classes in English each term.
• Academic advising of students.
• Active participation in college committees.
• Manage course grading and records management.
• Contribute to department-wide program development and assessment.
• Participate in student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Participate in professional development activities and contribute to the general college community.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better resultsMissionHinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.VisionHinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.ValuesHinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

• Integrity
• Diversity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:EEOC Compliance: Coordinator of Campus Culture and DiversityBox 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-###-#### or Email: ...@hindscc.edu.Title IX: Associate Vice President Student Services, Title IX CoordinatorBox 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-###-#### or Email: ...@hindscc.edu.Full Time/Part Time: Part timePosition Type: Part TimeJob Classification:FacultyScheduled Hours:19.5