Adjunct Faculty ? It / Database Management (Fully Remote)

Peirce College is seeking Adjunct Faculty to provide a quality learning environment and facilitate student mastery of course and program outcomes through instruction that is practical, work-based, and career-focused within our Information Technology programs. Instructional emphasis will be Database Management topics and courses.

Adjuncts report to the Program Manager, Faculty Chair, and/or Dean of their respective program(s) and may take direction from the Dean, Academic Operations and Faculty Development (Dean). In the absence of the Program Manager, Faculty Chair, and/or Dean, EAdjuncts report directly to the Dean, Academic Operations and Faculty Development.

Core Values:

• Collaboration
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB)
• Excellence
• Integrity
• Learning Centered
• Vision & Innovation

Core Competencies:

• Communication (Verbal & Written) & Interpersonal Skills
• Cultural Awareness
• Lesson Planning
• Presentation/Instructional Skills
• Subject Matter Expertise
• Technical Skills

Essential Functions:

• Instructs and prepares all course-related activities to include syllabus updates, use of course companion web site, lesson planning, and assessment.
• Accurately and promptly reports records, including student attendance, withdrawals, grades, resolving incomplete grades, and any other data as deemed necessary.
• Provides reasonable availability to students and hosting weekly office hours are strongly encouraged. For online courses, weekly synchronous instruction is required.
• Provides internal and external student service to include 24-hour response time (Monday-Friday) to students, fellow faculty members, and staff.
• Attends and actively participates in in-service/professional development activities/workshops, and other meetings which may be assigned. To remain active, Adjuncts must participate in annual development as required by the Academic Operations and Faculty Support Department.
• Other functions and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Information Technology. Doctorate/terminal degree or approved equivalent.
• A minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience in higher education and/or other related experience.
• Industry-level certification desired with a minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in Database Management, Database Design, or related field preferred.
• Proficient in relational database design and practical database system use, including the entity-relationship approach, the relational model, commercial query languages, and normalization techniques.
• Experience teaching in online and hybrid course formats preferred.
• Experience using a Learning Management System for instruction, i.e. Canvas LMS, preferred.
• Full awareness and understanding of outcomes-based education, participatory and work-based learning, as well as adult learning theory and principles.
• Proficiency in Windows operating environment as well as the knowledge of or ability to learn virtual conferencing/meeting applications, Google Workplace, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to: work independently and as part of a team in a rapidly changing environment; work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community; listen carefully, to interpret accurately, and to respond appropriately to a high volume of requests; and, maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality with all aspects of the job duties.

Working Conditions (including Physical and Mental Demands):

• Work is performed in a remote/virtual setting (unless otherwise notated).
• Regular use of the computer and phone for most aspects of the job functions. Access to a computer, Internet access, and an email account are required.
• Requires the ability to occasionally travel to local offices, meetings, and/or events, if deemed necessary, which may result in exposure to other temperatures and environments.
• Involves frequent, and at times, intense contact with members of the College Community, especially students.
• Management of multiple high priority items can often be described as stressful due to the number of requests/projects due simultaneously.
• Work hours/course schedules may change based on the needs of the College.