Adjunct for any Pierpont Location

Pierpont Community & Technical College is seeking, inviting, and welcoming adjunct faculty instructors in a variety of disciplines:

• Applied Design
• Applied Process Technology
• ASL/Interpreter Education
• Aviation Maintenance Technology
• Business
• Communications
• Criminal Justice
• Culinary Arts
• Drafting/Design Engineering Technology
• Early Childhood
• Electric Utility Technology
• Emergency Medical Services
• English
• Food Service Management
• Graphics
• Health Information Technology
• Industrial Maintenance
• Information Systems Technology
• Medical Lab Assistant
• Licensed Practical Nursing
• Math
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Mining Maintenance Technology
• Paralegal Studies
• Petroleum Technology
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Radiologic Technology
• Respiratory Care
• Social Sciences (e.g., psychology; sociology; women and gender studies; social work; race, class, and gender)
• Natural Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology)
• Physical Sciences (e.g., Physics)
• Veterinary Technology
• Welding

Examples Of Duties of adjunct instructors include but aren't limited to:

• Teach community & technical college students in a specific field of expertise and engage with students to help them learn.
• Review/refine a class syllabus to include instructor-specific contact information and course policies and ensuring that the syllabus meets department and college standards
• Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments
• Grade assigned papers, quizzes, and exams
• Assess students' progress based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations
• Report student learning outcomes, class reviews, and analyzing student data
• Collaborate with colleagues on the course curriculum
• Advise students on how to be successful in class
• Stay updated on innovations and changes within their course field
• Record class attendance and submit (if needed) to program coordinator
• Meet assigned classes as scheduled and follow school policies on absences
• Adhere to designated instructional time for all classes (1 credit hour of lecture = 1 contact hour; 3 credit hours of lecture = 3 contact hours)
• Utilize assigned institutional email address and systems. Email is the OFFICIAL form of communication
• Meet established deadlines for submission of student grades in ROAR
• Participate in course evaluation process
• Designate and avail yourself to at least one hour, either virtually or in-person, as an office hour. Inform students on syllabus where and when these will be held
• In conjunction with program coordinator:
  • Submit syllabus to the Office of the Dean
  • Meet/follow course outcomes, use required course components as determined by the school, use assessments, and provide assessment data to program coordinator
  • Utilize Blackboard for syllabus and grade book (training is provided as needed)
• Follow Academic/Registrar Calendar
• Comply with adjunct contract

Additional Information

• A master's degree in the desired discipline is preferred.
• Applicants with a master's degree area other than one in the desired field would be considered when the applicant has completed at least 18 graduate credits in the desired area. 
• Applicants with bachelor's degrees, relevant experience, and or certifications or specialized credentials would be considered based on the discipline.
• Teaching and or instructional experience is preferred.

Typical Qualifications

Applicants should submit the following: 

1. A cover letter that states desired discipline for instruction, professional experience, and or teaching/instructional experience; 
2. An updated resume or curriculum vitae (CV); and 
3. Unofficial (.pdf) transcripts (or official transcripts in .pdf sent to bfeather@pierpont.edu)  

(Note: Invited, contracted faculty are required to submit official transcripts before hire.)

Official transcripts must be on file with the Provost for all faculty before the start of the academic term (to comply with college accreditor guidelines).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and the Community and Technical College System of West Virginia are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Commission and Council provide a collegial and respectful environment that values the contributions all staff.