Adjunct Faculty Instructor Pool

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is currently seeking part-time faculty to join the pool of part-time faculty interested in teaching courses in the following subject areas:

• English
  • Composition; Corequisite Support/Developmental English; Business and Professional Communication; Literature
• Math
  • Foundations of Math; Applied Statistics; College Algebra
• Psychology
• Sociology
• History/US Government and Politics
• Science
  • Biology; Chemistry; Applied Physics
• Philosophy
• Fine Arts Appreciation/ Music Appreciation
• Theology
• Criminal Justice
• Early Childhood Education
  • Infant-Toddler Care; Professional Communication; Creative Arts; Early Intervention and Special Education
• Public Speaking
• Business Administration
  • Accounting; Business Foundations; Marketing; Management; Business Law; Business Technology; Economics

JOB TITLE: Adjunct Faculty

CLASSIFICATION:  Part-time, Adjunct (Temporary), Exempt            

COMPENSATION RANGE:  $1,200 per credit hour

DEPARTMENT:  Academics

DIVISION:  Academic and Student Affairs

REPORTS TO:    Director of Applied Studies or Director of Arts and Sciences (as applicable by discipline or field of study)

SUPERVISES:  Not Applicable

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

Academic Program course instructors require one of the following to qualify as an instructor in the College’s credit-bearing AA, AS, or Certificate of General Studies programs:

• Master’s degree in the discipline or sub-field of study in which they teach, OR
• Master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours specific to the discipline, OR
• Master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 6 graduate hours specific to the discipline AND
  • Minimum of two years or four academic terms of any combination of teaching discipline-specific courses at the college level or discipline-specific Advanced Placement courses at the secondary level; OR
  • Minimum of five years of discipline-specific teaching experience at the secondary level in grades 7-12 and a valid professional teaching license recognized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at the secondary level for grades 7-12 specific to the discipline; OR
    • Industry-related certifications and/or documented professional experience that correlates to at least 75% of the instructional content of the course.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Driver’s License with consistent access to a vehicle or consistent access to transportation is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical and mental demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions
 

• Ability to read, communicate verbally and/or in written form using English language; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines  
• Standing, walking, or sitting to allow for class facilitation and meeting participation   
• Ability to use technology tools  required for performing the specific responsibilities of this position  

WORKING CONDITIONS/WORK SCHEDULE:

• NPRC offers classes through video technology that enables face-to-face learning at 25 instructional locations across our 9-county service area. This allows students and instructors the ability to interact in real-time through class instruction and meaningful discussion.
• Classroom Location: Academic faculty teach classes from the approved instructional location closest to their residence. For more information visit our website:  regionalcollegepa.org.
• Work hours: Class schedule typically falls within 2:00 – 9:30 pm, Monday – Thursday. Limited daytime class offerings may also be available.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

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  This position may require occasional travel throughout NPRC’s multi-county footprint to meet with students, colleagues, or others.
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  A valid driver’s license with consistent access to a vehicle or consistent access to transportation is required. 

OTHER DUTIES:

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  Perform other duties as assigned.

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPRC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry or place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, perceived gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, use of a service animal due to disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran status, age, or other classification protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.