Adjunct Professor of Leisure Studies

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Posting Number: Adjunct_0401941 Classification Title: Adjunct Professor Datatel Position ID: SOSC6ADJLESM1A Annual Hours: As needed or assigned Placement Range: $740 per Credit Hour Position Type: Adjunct Faculty General Description An adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the academic division to which the faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole. What position does this position report to? Dean of Social Sciences What position(s) reports to this position? None Minimum Education/Experience Master's Degree with 18 graduate hours in Health & Human Performance OR related field. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Dependent upon course assignment, must be able to provide instruction in physical, mental, and emotional aspects of health and healthy lifestyles, and appropriate levels of physical fitness in childhood, adolescence, adulthood and older adulthood. Dependent upon course assignment, must demonstrate knowledge and practical experience in care and prevention of athletic injury. Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as MineOnline and Moodle) Organization and attention to detail Support and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional system Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups Must be punctual Must be reliable Physical Demands/Working Conditions 1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to move objects. 2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position. This position requires the person to frequently communicate with colleagues and students to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations. This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer; other office equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents and answer email correspondence. 3. VISUAL ACUITY: This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations. 4. WORKING CONDITIONS This position's essential functions are performed in an indoor, classroom or office setting. Preferred Qualifications None Work Hours: Day, evening, weekend and/or online section assignments as required and needed. Department: Division of Social Sci. Open Until Filled: No HR Contact: Beth Holmes Job Duties (Position Specific) (The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement) An adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses that the adjunct faculty member and the dean agree will be taught. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, fair and understandable grading practices, timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom. In addition to the primary responsibility for supporting student learning, an adjunct faculty member is expected to: Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department, if applicable. Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and College administrators. Attend department, division, and College meetings as required. Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline. Maintain license or professional certification specific to program requirements, if applicable. Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments. Support the College's vision, mission, goals, and priorities. Course(s) this position may teach include: LEIS 1602 Total Wellness LEIS 2132 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures) Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures. Contribute to a safe educational & working environment. Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others. Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices. Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation and shelter in place drills and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

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